Olympics’ ‘Bizarre’ Reality Prompts Jessica Pegula to Suggest an Alternative Approach

The Olympic dreams are bigger than nothing for any sportsperson. American tennis sensation Jessica Pegula is no different. The current World number 1 in doubles has big dreams for the event, just like everyone else. Even after that, she is not fully content with the Olympic arrangements.

With her partner, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula is eyeing the golden glory in Paris. But a recent social media post revealed that Pegula has a disliking about the way team spirit gets hampered in the Olympics.

Jessica Pegula on the factor of Olympics which irks her

Pegula improved leaps and bounds this year and went on to win her first Masters tournament. She rose to rank 3 last year and sustained it till the US Open rolled around. She didn’t fall far as she will end 2023 ranked 5. Pegula shared dreams about the 2024 Olympics last year with us. However, there is one aspect of the tournament that she does not like. 

In the United Cup press, she said that it is weird that a team has the possibility of playing against each other. As per her, it should be a team event, and the chance to play against their compatriots could demolish the team atmosphere. 

She explained, “It’s weird when you can still play each other. To me, that’s just bizarre. When I played doubles the last time, it almost felt more fun because we were the only doubles team left for our team & everyone was behind us & everyone wants you to win. I don’t know.”

Pegula further said, “It would be weird playing each other for such a big moment & having the same coaches or the same team with you the entire week to me is weird. I would love if it changed to more of a team aspect.” Despite finding one aspect of the Olympics against her liking, Pegula still has big dreams for the tournament with her 19-year-old doubles partner.

Pegula and Coco Gauff aim for the big one at the Olympics

Pegula and Gauff rose to the top of doubles tennis last year. The duo reached rank 1 and rank 2, and their dreams on the doubles side increased as they saw their potential. As the two rose to the top, they became more excited about the 2024 Olympics and playing doubles in the championship. Both have expressed their desire to win gold at the games and have planned how they will approach it.

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While they are focusing on playing doubles in the Olympics, they are also planning to reduce their participation in doubles. During the WTA Finals, Pegula said that they would focus less on playing doubles. They will play till the Olympics, but after the tournament, they will rethink how they want to plan their doubles career.

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