Jessica Pegula is the richest athlete in the world. The American tennis player is one of the richest sportsmen and artists, like Michael Jordan. Data obtained by Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth helped to compile the list of the 30 richest stars in world sport, with NBA star Jordan coming out on top..
However, as reported by the Express, what the table does not mention is the incredible fortune of Pegula, number 3 in the WTA. His fortune allows him to have three times more money in the bank than Jordan, who comes out on top with $2.2 billion.
During her career, Pegula has won $7.2 million in prize money, which is, however, a drop in the ocean compared to what she will inherit. Her father, Terry Pegula, is estimated at $6.8 billion and the tennis star will inherit a large sum.
The self-made businessman owns the NFL giants Buffalo Bills, which he bought in 2014 after overtaking Donald Trump, Bon Jovi and other sports franchises.
Pegula also took it upon herself to launch a skincare line called Ready 24. She and her sister Kelly also played a leading role in the 2016 founding of Health Scratch, a food company and food truck based in Buffalo which have since closed to the public.
Pegula: “I want to win a Grand Slam”
At 29, Jessica Pegula thinks the time has come for her to win a Slam, or at least she thinks this period could be. The world number three American tennis player won her first title at Gaudalajara last season and now wants to lift much bigger trophies.
She said: “I think I’ve come to a point where my goals have changed: now that I’m going far in Grand Slams, I want to win one. The same goes for the WTA 1000 and all the big events.
I want to do better, start winning. I don’t think I would be disappointed if I didn’t win a Grand Slam, but my goals and my belief that I can win one have increased. I feel like I’ve grown a lot in the past two years.
I feel like I’m giving myself chances every week. That’s the goal, both in singles and doubles. I play both because I want to win. There are times when you feel a little overwhelmed, but it’s about finding a good balance and enjoying what you’re doing, and I feel like I still enjoy it, even if there are things I don’t want to do.
I always find something positive. You always have to find a balance, learn to say no to certain things because they may not be a priority for our time or our career. Taking time for yourself is very important.”
2023-04-18 11:00:46
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