Jessica Pegula has heard the whispers about her family’s billions for her entire career. But the latest financial numbers prove her success belongs to her alone. The 31-year-old highlighted her growing influence in the sport by securing a place among Sportico’s 2025 Highest-Paid Female Athletes, showing that her bank account is finally catching up to her game.
What Do the 2025 Earnings Rankings Reveal About Pegula?
Pegula landed at No. 13 on the 15-athlete list with estimated combined earnings of $10.5 million. That total is derived from a healthy split of $5.5 million in prize money and $5 million from endorsements and business partnerships.
This recognition means more than just a paycheck. For years, Pegula has pushed back against the assumption that her family’s ownership of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres paved her path. Instead, she carved out her own identity through late breakthroughs and a willingness to rebuild her game after injuries. She proudly reshared the graphic on her Instagram stories shortly after the news broke.
Sportico’s report reveals exactly how the American star transformed her daily grind into significant financial momentum. Her $5.5 million in prize money reflects a standout 2025 campaign where she remained a constant force deep into tournaments.
Pegula captured three singles titles in Austin, Charleston, and Bad Homburg while reaching finals at the Miami Open, Wuhan Open, and Adelaide International. She capped off the year with a semifinal run at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, finishing with a 53-23 record and maintaining her spot in the top 10.
Her off-court portfolio added another $5 million to the ledger. Pegula represents major brands like Adidas, Yonex, KPMG, World of Hyatt, and Stella Artois. She also continues to build her own skincare brand, Ready 24.
Recent deals have further expanded her reach. She has moved into the finance, hospitality, and gaming spaces, including a partnership with Call of Duty: Mobile.
Where Do Other Top Tennis Players Stand in Sportico’s 2025 Earnings Rankings?
Tennis players once again dominated the rankings. Coco Gauff led the way for the third straight year with $31 million, followed closely by Aryna Sabalenka ($30 million) and Iga Świątek ($23.1 million). Zheng Qinwen ($20.6 million) and Madison Keys ($13.4 million) also posted huge numbers.
The rest of the tennis contingent included Elena Rybakina ($12.6 million), Naomi Osaka ($12.5 million), Amanda Anisimova ($10.8 million), and Venus Williams ($10.2 million)
