WASHINGTON (WKBW) — 25-year-old Jessica Pegula, the daughter of Bills and Sabres owners Kim and Terry Pegula won her first career WTA singles tournament title, winning the Citi Open in Washington on Sunday.
The Buffalo native defeated Italian Camila Giorgi in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, earning $43,000 in prize money.
"It's been extremely gratifying," Pegula said, in her post-match press conference. "I mean, this is what you work for, to win tournaments and to just win, basically."
"She's our first team" - Kim Pegula said about her daugter, @JLPegula, who won the @CitiOpen earlier today! @WKBW pic.twitter.com/moHew90W9P
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) August 4, 2019
Pegula reached the singles final last year in Quebec City, but was more than happy to get the victory of the weekend in her home country.
Congrats to @JLPegula on winning the @CitiOpen! 🎾🎾 https://t.co/emBKfZ9RxF
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 4, 2019
Pegula is ranked 79th in the world but her ranking is expected to climb back up following the win.
A message for you from the @CitiOpen Champion @JLPegula 🏆 and her furry friend 🐶#CO19 pic.twitter.com/TJSXO87k0E
— WTA (@WTA) August 4, 2019
