Jessica Pegula Reclaims No. 3 Ranking After Wimbledon Quarterfinal Run

**Jessica Pegula has climbed back to No. 3 in the WTA rankings after reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals, reclaiming her career-high spot exactly one year after last holding it.** The American’s deep run at the All England Club-where she lost to Coco Gauff-delivered a rankings boost, while Naomi Osaka also moved up to No. 13 following her own quarterfinal appearance.

Pegula’s grass-court campaign ended in the quarterfinals against Gauff, but the result still pushed her past Aryna Sabalenka into the third spot. Meanwhile, Osaka, seeded 16th, stunned Sabalenka in the fourth round before bowing to Elena Rybakina. Both players now sit closer to the top 10 than at any point this year.

The No. 3 ranking is Pegula’s highest since June 2025, when she first reached the position. Her consistency-combined with injuries to higher-ranked players-has kept her in contention for the year-end No. 1 chase. The WTA’s post-Wimbledon reshuffle also saw Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová hit career highs inside the top 10.

With the National Bank Open in Toronto kicking off the hard-court swing, Pegula’s momentum could carry into the US Open. Her rivalry with Gauff remains a focal point, while Osaka’s resurgence adds another layer of intrigue. The rankings suggest a wide-open race for the final Grand Slam of the year.

The American will next test her form in Toronto, where she’ll face a field that includes former champions like Iga Świątek and Ons Jabeur. A strong showing could extend her streak at the top of the rankings, while a deeper run would further tighten her grip on the No. 1 conversation.