Jessica Pegula will appear at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships after her final round at the Berlin Tennis Open.
She defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-0 on June 23, 2026.
What happened?
The Buffalo Bills, owned by Pegula's father Terry, faced criticism for steep ticket prices, with the cheapest costing $700.
Why it matters for Jessica Pegula
Fans criticized the unaffordable prices, with one writing: "So working people are taxed to pay for a stadium that they can't afford to visit, ok. What a scam."
What comes next?
Pegula will face Darja Vidmanova in her first match at Wimbledon.
The decision not to honor O.J. Simpson at the new Highmark Stadium also sparked controversy.
Simpson was the first member inducted into the Bills' Wall of Fame.
Aryna Sabalenka reflected on her defeat against Pegula, saying: "Yeah, beat me in the third set six-love. That was an amazing experience."
Pegula's family received backlash, with fans booing her parents at the NHL Draft.
One fan wrote: "Still sort of confused by the booing of the Pegula’s at the draft last night idk."
The Buffalo Bills completed the $2.1 billion renovation of Highmark Stadium on June 23, 2026.
The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held on the same day.
Terry Pegula purchased the NHL's Buffalo Sabres in 2011 and acquired the NFL's Buffalo Bills in 2014 for $1.4 billion.
The team's decision not to honor O.J. Simpson was criticized by fans, with one writing: "Why would the bills do this considering he was found not guilty."
Jessica Pegula's appearance at Wimbledon has been met with massive backlash amid the controversy surrounding her family.
She will look to focus on her tennis career as she prepares for the championships.
The Wimbledon Championships will be a significant test for Pegula as she faces Darja Vidmanova in her first match.
She will look to build on her recent win against Aryna Sabalenka and make a strong run in the tournament.