Who says rivals can’t be friends? Look at America’s shining stars in tennis, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys, whose friendship has transcended competition and offered the fraternity a beautiful display of love and care. Despite rooting for each other’s success, Pegula and Keys share a tough rivalry on the court. Following Pegula’s revelation of her off-season plans, it seems she can’t wait to witness her friend transforming from Miss to Missus.

Pegula revealed her offseason plans through a fun activity. This American star lost her first match at the WTA Tour Finals against former doubles partner Coco Gauff. She will play her next group-stage match against Barbora Krejcikova. Pegula along with other players revealed their favorite tournament title they won, their favorite candy, and many more fun things.

Jessica Pegula surprised everyone with her response. She mentioned Toronto as her favorite winning title. However, it wasn’t the main attraction of her answer. When asked about her off-season plans, Pegula wrote, “Go to Madi Keys Wedding!” This delighted the fraternity and hinted at the WTA star’s wedding. Madison Keys got engaged to Bjorn Fratangelo in March last year. The couple has been in a relationship since 2017. Fratangelo is also a tennis player. Pegula’s response hinted that Keys might get married to her fiance in the coming weeks

Pegula and Keys also share a great rivalry. Their followers surely remember their face-off in the 2023 US Open, where the latter defeated Pegula 6-1, 6-3. While mentioning their friendship, Keys revealed an interesting equation in their relationship that inspired many.

Madison Keys confessed to how it’s “always tough having to play a friend”

Despite their friendship, Keys and Pegula are dedicated rivals on the court. When Keys defeated Pegula, she had an interesting answer about their outlook. “It’s always tough having to play a friend but we’ve been doing it our whole lives at this point, When we get on the court it’s all business and when we get off the court we go back to being friends,” said Keys. On the other hand, Pegula also complimented her friend forgetting the disappointement of defeat. “I don’t think I played my best, but at the same time she never really gave me a chance much to get back in it, every time I felt like maybe there was a window, just wasn’t happening. I think it was a combination of things. But honestly, we all know how she can play. She’s still a huge threat when she can play like that,” said Pegula.

Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula’s friendship is a testament to how tennis brings people closer. Despite rivalry, Keys and Pegula have maintained a growing friendship over the years without failing to disappoint their audience with their games. They not only inspire the generation but also show them how friendship and professionalism can work out great together.