Top WTA players certainly make a good living, but Americans Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro take it to a whole new level with their astonishingly wealthy backgrounds, making their tennis earnings seem like pocket change. These two formidable Top 20 players are gearing up for their first-ever showdown in the fourth round of the Miami Open, promising to be the most financially extravagant match on the tour yet.
Jessica Pegula’s $6.8 billion family fortune
Jessica Pegula, who is half-Korean, comes from one of the richest families in the world, with her oil and gas magnate father Terry Pegula holding an estimated net worth of $6.8 billion. Terry is also the owner of various sports teams, including the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.
The WTA world No.5 Pegula is the wealthiest athlete in the world thanks to her background! To put things in perspective, even legendary sports icons such as Michael Jordan, Roger Federer, and Lionel Messi pale in comparison to her vast fortune. The 30-year-old is wealthier than retired tennis stars Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova combined.
Even though she’s born into luxury, Jessica Pegula possesses an extraordinary work ethic and an…
