The R16 matches are set to get underway at the WTA San Diego Open and Jessica Pegula will be up against Germany’s Jule Niemeier today. This will be Pegula’s first match since her split from her long-time coach David Witt. But before that Buffalo Bills‘ biggest supporter gave an interview where she spoke about the Bills’ star QB, Josh Allen.
The NFL Draft is one of the most exciting times for all football lovers during the offseason. And, the Buffalo Bills quarterback has been in the news over the last few days. Will the Bills trade Josh Allen? Well, for that, why not ask that question directly to Allen? But who has his number? Jessica Pegula surely would be having it. Pegula? Shakes her head.
“I grew up playing softball” – Jessica Pegula
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During an interview before the San Diego Open, Jessica Pegula was caught in a fun interaction with the media personnel stating 2 Truths and 1 Lie. She revealed, “I can juggle and I grew up playing softball. The lie is that ‘I have Josh Allen’s number in my phone’. Don’t have it (laughs).“
Guess the lie? 🤥 @JPegula#SanDiegoOpen pic.twitter.com/7Aj2MYdnGS
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) February 29, 2024
For those who are unaware, Jessica Pegula is the daughter of Bills’ billionaire owner, Terry Pegula. Her father bought the team 10 years ago and since then the team has shown steady growth. They drafted Josh Allen in 2018 and since then it has been a successful journey for the Bills. Allen has led the Bills to a total of 5 playoff appearances, 4 consecutive division titles, and 5 post-season victories.
The number 17, is highly rated by the Pegula family. Jessica Pegula has often highlighted how the Buffalo Bills heavily rely on Allen’s prowess and his “decision-making” on the field.
No matter where Jessica Pegula goes, she always gets to feel that connection with the Buffalo sports. Once she said, “I feel like everywhere I go and even internationally, there is always a Bills or Sabres fan in the premise of the stadium or courts — and someone yelling Go Bills! So it’s really cool how international I feel like Buffalo is in that way.”
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But the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes were crashed at the hands of Kansas City Chiefs this year. What was the reaction of the ‘World’s richest tennis player‘? Well, she doesn’t love that label though.
Pegula’s reaction to Josh Allen’s social media post after their defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs
Talking about the ‘World’s richest tennis player‘ tag, Pegula remains determined to forge her path in the sport. She is undeterred by her family’s financial standing. But when it comes to Buffalo Bills, there are a lot more emotions attached to her with her father’s team.
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A month ago, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills by 27-24 in the AFC Divisional Round to make the way clear to their sixth consecutive AFC Championship Game. It shattered the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes. The 27YO Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) stating, “Losing sucks, losing to them, losing to anybody at home, it sucks. I just don’t know what else to say.”
Jessica Pegula was quick to jump in after the disappointing result of their team to show her support in their tough times. She commented on his post, “Yes it does. Feel for this team in this moment.” Jessica Pegula is currently number 5 in the women’s singles ranking. Do you think she can climb up a little further this season?