A harsh message from the former tennis player
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Canadian tennis media personality and influencer Eugenie Bouchard, who was a Wimbledon finalist in 2014 and is currently ranked No. 570 in the WTA rankings, has been very critical of millionaire Jessica Pegula after reaching the US Open final, which she eventually lost 7-5, 7-5 to Aryna Sabalenka.
Bouchard reacted strongly to a fan’s message on X (Twitter) that read: “I don’t get why Jessica Pegula gets hated because she is “the daughter of” and comes from a wealthy family. She seems like a down to earth and fun person and worked her ass off to climb in the rankings. Just like EVERY PLAYER. You can’t buy talent and work ethic.”
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“Money can’t buy a US Open final,” replied the Canadian, who has more than 2.3 million followers on Instagram.
Why is Jessica Pegula considered the richest tennis player in the world?
Jessica Pegula has earned more than $16 million during her long tennis career, but she is considered the richest tennis player in the world because of her father’s fortune.
The American tennis player is the daughter of Terry Pegula, a 73-year-old billionaire tycoon who is owner and president of the Buffalo Bills (NFL) and Buffalo Sabres (NHL) and owner of the Rochester Americans (AHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL) and Rochester Knighthawks (NLL).
Pegula amassed his net worth of more than $7 billion by investing in natural gas operations, real estate, entertainment and professional sports.
Terry Pegula has five children who should inherit his immense fortune and business network.
Eugenie Bouchard: the hard transition from elite athlete to become a media star
In July 2024, Eugenie Bouchard reacted against the haters who criticized her public activities as an influencer and model away from the courts.
The Canadian regretted having allowed “hate” and “brainwashing” to control her actions at times in her career, wishing she had been able to curb the criticism she faced.
Eugenie Bouchard denounced in ‘The Times’ the “hate” she has received during her career for her social media activity and sponsorship campaigns.
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