A Pegula claiming victory in Miami—it’s more than just a tradition; it’s in the family DNA. Jessica Pegula, currently ranked No. 4 in women’s tennis, wowed fans at the Miami Open by clinching a hard-earned win over Emma Raducanu in a thrilling three-set match: 6-4, 6-7 (7-3), 6-2.

The venue? None other than Hard Rock Stadium, the stomping ground of the Miami Dolphins.

Pegula took a playful jab at local fans during an on-court interview, saying how much she loved playing at the Dolphins’ turf—a fun nod to the Buffalo Bills’ recent dominance over the Dolphins.

Born in Buffalo, Pegula moved with her family to Boca Raton at age 13, a mere stone’s throw from the stadium. “Thank you guys so much for coming out.

I love playing here,” she expressed, undeniably at home in her Florida roots. “I want to make it to that final so bad…

I’ll give it another shot tomorrow night,” she added, hopeful for a third-semifinal charm.

Since Terry and Kim Pegula acquired the Bills in 2014, the team holds a commanding 17-5 record against the Dolphins, including a 7-4 stint in Miami. The Bills have aptly captured the AFC East title five times in a row, underscoring the Pegula family’s winning legacy.

Besides owning the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, the Pegulas have stakes in the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, the AHL’s Rochester Americans, as well as the Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League. With an estimated net worth of $7.6 billion, as per Forbes, Terry Pegula has crafted an empire that’s as diverse as it is successful.

Jessica continued her impressive run by defeating 19-year-old wild card Alexandra Eala from the Philippines in a grueling semifinal that stretched over two and a half hours, with a scoreline of 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 6-3. Up next, she faces No.

1 Aryna Sabalenka in what promises to be a thrilling women’s final. This rematch reignites the fiery clash from the 2024 U.S.

Open final, where Sabalenka secured her third major title.

Pegula, already boasting seven career titles including three WTA 1000 championships, stands poised to make history. If she triumphs, Pegula would become the oldest player to topple the world’s No. 1 in a final since Martina Navratilova famously defeated Monica Seles in Paris 1993 at age 36.

Not to forget, Pegula’s remarkable run in the Miami Open isn’t solitary; she and Coco Gauff conquered the doubles title in 2023, marking the first all-American team to do so in 22 years. The stage is indeed set for Pegula to add another chapter to her illustrious Miami legacy.