After Clinching the Korea Open Crown, Jessica Pegula Opens Up on a Special Connection to the Asian Country and its Famed Cuisine

Jessica Pegula is in red-hot form at the moment. The 29-year-old American player recently silenced the critics as she laid her hands on the prestigious Korea Open title. However, as she laid her hands on the title, she revealed the essence of the victory for herself. As she stood before the cheering crowd, her win went beyond the boundaries of the game, revealing a deeply personal connection to Korea.

In the post-match conference, she revealed her special connection to Korea as she thanked everyone present in the crowd. She also thanked her mother while revealing her love for Korean food and a shocking revelation about the Korean language.

Jessica Pegula revisits her Korean roots as she lays her hands on the title in Korea

Jessica Pegula’s recent triumph at the Seoul Open was not just a significant moment in her tennis career but also a connection to her Korean roots. In the post-match conference, she revealed her deep personal ties to Korea while proudly declaring herself as half-Korean. The crowd erupted in cheers, expressing their support for her.

Jessica’s message continued as she revealed that she is not well-versed in the Korean language. However, she shared her love for Korean BBQ and Kimchi. She then touched upon her mother’s Korean heritage, saying that her mom was adopted from Korea, making her victory on Korean soil even more special.

“For those that don’t know, I’m half Korean. I’m sorry I don’t speak. But I do like Korean BBQ & kimchi. My mom is Korean & she was adopted from here. It’s really special to be able to win here. Not a lot of people can say that,” said Jessica Pegula in the post-match conference.

Thus, winning here in Korea was a significant milestone in her career. Not only did she get to lay her hands on the title but she also revisited her deep roots while thanking her mother. However, this is not the first time that she has done something of this sort. Earlier, when she defeated Yanina Wickmayer in the semi-finals of the tournament, she came ahead and talked about her Korean roots as well.

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Pegula talks about her Korean roots after winning in the semi-finals

Pegula who defeated Wickmayer to make her way into the finals of the tournament expressed her love to the audience while relating to her Korean roots. In the post-match conference, she suggested that it was an honor for her to come here to Korea and play while talking about the fact that being half-Korean and making it through to the finals is something that she will appreciate forever.

Thus, Jessica Pegula, who recently won the Korea Open has a deep love for her Korean roots which makes her win more special. Not only this, she even went ahead to thank her mom who was the main person behind walking her through the Korean culture.

As she looks to continue her form, her fans would be expecting the same level of dominance that she displayed here in Seoul.

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