Jessica Pegula, ranked world No. 4, is experiencing significant difficulties following a promising start to the year marked by three tournament victories. Recently, her tennis struggles have intensified, evidenced by a disappointing 1-3 run in her latest matches, undermining the momentum she had built early on.

Unexpected Setbacks Following a Major Win

After an impressive win in the Bad Homburg final against Iga Swiatek, Pegula’s form sharply declined. She suffered unexpected early eliminations from Wimbledon and Washington, only briefly halting her losing streak with a win in Montreal before a stunning defeat at the hands of world No. 386 Anastasija Sevastova.

Reflecting on her current performance, Pegula admitted,

My tennis has been kind of sloppy… I don’t like it and it bothers me.

—Jessica Pegula

Ranking Stability Conceals Growing Challenges

Though Pegula will maintain her No. 4 ranking for now, she anticipates a significant points drop as she is unable to defend her Montreal title. The upcoming North American hard-court swing, including key events like the US Open and Cincinnati, will be critical, with many points at risk due to her strong results in these tournaments last year.

Mounting Pressure as Pegula Seeks to Regain Form

With her performance issues generating concern, Pegula faces mounting pressure to reverse her fortunes quickly. The season’s outlook remains uncertain as she works to find consistency, aiming to prevent further setbacks and revive her competitive edge on the tour.