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Jessica Pegula Offers Private Jet to ATX Open Finalists for Indian Wells Travel

The world No. 4 tennis player provided a quick and generous solution for players facing difficult travel logistics after the Austin tournament.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates winning her second round match against Belgium's Elise Mertens REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Mandatory Credit: Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (15149067dn) Jessica Pegula of the United States competes in her quarterfinals match during the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2025 tennis tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex in Doha, Qatar, on February 13, 2025. Qatar TotalEnergies Open - Day Five, Doha - 13 Feb 2025
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Overview

  • Jessica Pegula, ranked No. 4 in WTA singles, won the ATX Open singles final in Austin, Texas, on Friday.
  • Pegula stayed through Sunday to watch the doubles final, where McCartney Kessler and Zhang Shuai lost to Yue Yuan and Anna Blinkova.
  • Facing a challenging travel schedule to Indian Wells, Pegula offered her private jet to all finalists for a direct and expedited trip.
  • Zhang Shuai, Anna Blinkova, and Yue Yuan expressed gratitude on social media, highlighting Pegula's generosity and selflessness.
  • The main draw of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells begins Wednesday, with Pegula set to play her first match on Friday.