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Jessica Pegula defends herself against “outrageous” Butler story at the US Open
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Jessica Pegula defends herself against “outrageous” Butler story at the US Open

Jessica Pegula had to laugh at the “outrageous” rumors that she leads a privileged life with butler service, chauffeurs and limousine service.

The American tennis player, whose father, billionaire Terry Pegula, owns the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, said it was “a little annoying” that people think she lives that way.

“I was doing something for the media the other day and they asked something like, ‘What’s the most annoying thing?'” Pegula said Monday in a press conference after her win over Diana Shnaider in round 4 of the 2024 US Open.

Jessica Pegula admits during a press conference following her victory against Diana Shnaider at the 2024 US Open on September 2, 2024, that she has a butler and is chauffeured around because her father owns the Buffalo Bills and the Sabres. YouTube

“People think I have a butler, I get chauffeured. I have a private limo, I fly everywhere privately… I’m definitely not like that. People can think what they want. I don’t know. I just find it kind of funny. A butler? I read these comments… I’m like, no, not at all. But maybe I should. I don’t know at this point. Is that what you expect me to do? To do all these crazy things?

“It’s a little annoying, but honestly I just find it kind of funny because I don’t actually know anyone who lives like that. I mean, it’s outrageous.”

This came after a reporter asked sixth-seeded Pegula if she thought she was being “scrutinized” because her father owns the Bills and the Sabres.

The reporter also mentioned that fans were shocked by Pegula’s recent Instagram post, which showed her taking the subway on her way to the US Open as part of a promotional campaign.

Jessica Pegula of the United States hits a return during a match against Diana Shnaider of Russia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in New York. AP
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula walks onto the field during warmups before the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images

Pegula then posted a second photo of herself taking the LIRR to Flushing Meadows.

“We’re going home on the Long Island Railroad,” Pegula said in the video. “…By popular demand, I’ve been told it’s much easier and faster and nicer and better.”

Terry Pegula, who turned his oil fortune into a sports business empire, has a net worth of $7.7 billion, according to Forbes.

Jessica was in top form at this year’s US Open, securing another place in the quarterfinals after her fourth-round win over Shnaider on Monday.

Jessica Pegula (USA) after her victory over Diana Shnaider on day eight of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament at UST Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula take the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on October 20, 2019. USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday she will face number 1 Iga Świątek in the women’s quarterfinals.

Świątek defeated Russian Liudmila Samsonova 6:4, 6:1 on Monday.

Pegula has a career-long record of 0-6 in major quarterfinals, including two losses to Swiatek.

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