U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula’s dad is also heavily invested in sports—he owns the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and has a $9.3 billion net worth

Jessica Pegula, the world's third-ranked tennis player, is preparing for a historic chance to win her first major at the 2026 U.S. Open. If she succeeds, she could become the first American woman to top the WTA rankings since Serena Williams over a decade ago. Pegula, 32, has earned over $26 million in tournament prize money and has brand deals with major companies.

Her father, Terry Pegula, has built a $9.3 billion fortune in the oil and gas industry. After selling East Resources for $4.7 billion in 2010, he purchased the Buffalo Sabres NHL team for $189 million and the NFL's Buffalo Bills for $1.4 billion. Terry and his wife have a combined net worth of about $9.3 billion. Despite her father's wealth, Jessica has always tried to live a normal life, acknowledging that her privileged background has afforded her many opportunities.