Jessica Pegula’s coach explains why she hasn’t reached world number one
Jessica Pegula has made significant progress in her career, especially later on, and has firmly established herself among the top players in the world. While she hasn’t captured a Grand Slam title yet, she currently holds the number 6 spot in the world rankings and recently added a fourth Masters title to her resume by winning the Dubai Championships.
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Stan Wawrinka trains with another retiring player ahead of final Monte Carlo Masters appearance
Shock entry: Mirra Andreeva and Alexandra Eala land WTA wildcards for Linz Open
Mirra Andreeva kicked off the 2026 season with a title run at the Adelaide International, but her form has tailed off over the past couple of months. She’s now in danger of dropping out of the WTA top 10, with Belinda Bencic’s Charleston Open performance set to play a key role in where she stands next week.
Read more: Shock entry: Mirra Andreeva and Alexandra Eala land WTA wildcards for Linz Open
Tennis could be ‘in danger’ as fewer young fans tune in, says Patrick Mouratoglou
Tennis has seen a surge in popularity over the past few years, with a number of players becoming global household names. On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have become two of the most recognisable faces on tour, while Alexandra Eala has brought a new wave of Filipino fans into the sport.
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Pegula reaches WTA Charleston semis with latest three-setter
Top seed Jessica Pegula once again fought back from a set down to reach the WTA Charleston Open semi-finals with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win against Russia's Diana Shnaider on Friday.On the other side of the draw, fifth-seeded American Madison Keys booked her semi-final spot with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over third-seeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in a battle of former Charleston champions.
Read more: Pegula reaches WTA Charleston semis with latest three-setter