The fallout from Genie Bouchard’s intriguing post about Jessica Pegula following the U.S. Open continues to attract attention. On Monday, Bouchard stirred controversy with a message suggesting, “Money can’t buy a US Open final.” Many interpreted this as a jab at Pegula, who is the daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula. However, Bouchard clarified her intentions, stating she was actually complimenting Pegula for her hard work and dedication.
Chatter about the Pegula family’s wealth became an unexpected topic during this year’s U.S. Open, where Jessica Pegula achieved her first Grand Slam final. After a Round of 16 win over Russia’s Diana Shnaider, Pegula addressed misconceptions about her upbringing, dismissing ideas that she lives an overly luxurious life.
Pegula, worth $7.7 billion through her father, faced Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s final and narrowly lost, 7-5, 7-5. Social media conversations ensued, questioning why Pegula faces criticism for her wealthy background, despite her down-to-earth nature and hard work. Bouchard echoed these sentiments, supporting Pegula with her message that emphasized talent and discipline over wealth.
Bouchard, who reached the U.S. Open’s fourth round in 2014 and 2015, and the Wimbledon final in 2014, has recently shifted her focus to pickleball.
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