32-year-old Jessica Pegula shuts down age talk after Dubai title win: "You don’t have to be 18 to do well"
Jessica Pegula captured her 10th career singles title at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships just before turning 32, defeating Elina Svitolina in the final. Reflecting on injuries and growth, Pegula said success is still possible beyond youth. She now shifts focus to defending her ATX Open title in Austin, carrying both confidence and perspective into the next challenge.
Jessica Pegula captured her 10th career singles title at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships just before turning 32, defeating Elina Svitolina in the final. Reflecting on injuries and growth, Pegula said success is still possible beyond youth. She now shifts focus to defending her ATX Open title in Austin, carrying both confidence and perspective into the next challenge.
