Jessica Pegula at the Olympic Village, where she met Simone
Biles at Paris 2024. The American No. 2 did not have a great performance in the
singles and doubles draws but still enjoyed a positive experience at the
Olympic Village.
The recent Canadian Open champion suffered an early defeat
in singles, falling in the second round to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina. She fared
no better in doubles, as she and Coco Gauff, despite being the top seeds, were
also eliminated in the second round by the Czech duo of Karolina Muchova and
Linda Noskova.
Despite leaving the Olympics empty-handed, Pegula enjoyed
her stay at the Olympic Village. In an interview with Tennis Channel, she spoke
about the opportunity to meet other athletes: “We did not have time to go see
anybody, but we met a lot of people at the village. Katie Ledecky was super
nice. Simone, Sha'Carri Richardson was really, really sweet - super talkative
and nice - so, yeah, we got to meet a few athletes.”
“And then people from totally different sports that we had
no idea. We met a couple of Irish rugby players, women, that was cool. We met
Ilona Maher, she was really funny. Like, such a personality - exactly like
you’ve seen on her content.”
Pegula was fascinated by the athletics events in Paris and
lamented on social media, even hinting at a potential career change:
“Officially sad the Olympics is over,” Pegula wrote on X. “The social media
content was unmatched and I want to come back in my next life as a track girl.”
Pegula seems to have moved past her disappointing Olympic
results, as she is on a strong winning streak with nine consecutive victories.
She won the Montreal Open and is now set to compete in the final of the
Cincinnati Open. On Monday, she could become the second player to win both the
Canada and Cincinnati titles in the same year, the first being Evonne Goolagong
in 1973.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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