Jessica Pegula might be a tennis powerhouse, but off the court, she’s just as famous for something entirely different—being the billionaire heiress to the Pegula sports empire. With her family owning the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, you’d think Jess would be living in yachts and silk robes by now. But nope—she just made it very clear that she’d rather grind on the court than lounge in luxury.
In a recent interview that’s since gone viral, Pegula was asked (yet again) about what it’s like being the richest player on the WTA Tour. Her answer? Absolute gold.
“People love to talk about the money,” she said with a smirk. “But I’m more interested in wins than trust funds. I’d rather win in sweat than sit in silk.” 🔥
Mic. Dropped.
Social media erupted with admiration. “Jessica Pegula is the definition of ‘rich but chill,’” one fan tweeted. “She could buy the tournament but instead she wins it. Iconic,” said another.
Pegula, currently ranked among the world’s top players, has quietly become one of the most consistent and dangerous names on the tour. She’s got a killer baseline game, ice-cold nerves, and a demeanor that screams “CEO energy”—on and off the court. Whether she’s dismantling top seeds or brushing off the media’s obsession with her family fortune, she handles it with class and edge.
And let’s not forget her style. Jess keeps it low-key luxe—sleek Nike kits, minimal jewelry, no drama. She’s not there to flex. She’s there to serve, literally and figuratively.
Critics who tried to box her into the “rich girl with a racket” trope? She’s been shutting them down with every Grand Slam quarterfinal. One cheeky fan posted: “Jessica Pegula is the only billionaire who’ll actually run you down for a point and not blink. Respect.”
Even other players are taking notes. At a recent presser, a fellow WTA star said, “Jess shows up, does the work, and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. She’s low-key the most dangerous person in any draw.”
Let’s be clear: Jessica Pegula doesn’t need tennis. But that’s exactly why she’s so damn good at it. No pressure. No gimmicks. Just a woman with a killer backhand and billionaire-level focus.
She’s not here for the headlines. She is the headline.