Jessica Pegula announced her withdrawal from the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open set to begin next week, citing a need for recovery after a demanding series of competitions. In a social media post, Pegula expressed her disappointment, stating, "After a long and physically demanding few weeks at the US Open, I'm just not quite ready to get back on court and compete at the level I expect from myself." She also mentioned looking forward to future participation in Singapore.
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Currently ranked No. 3 in the PIF WTA Rankings, Pegula had a successful hard-court season, reaching finals in Washington, D.C., and Cincinnati, securing a spot in the Round of 16 in Toronto, and advancing to the US Open semifinals for the second consecutive year. Over the course of this stretch, she recorded a 15-4 win-loss record, leading the WTA with a total of 50 match wins.
With Pegula's exit, World No. 5 Mirra Andreeva will assume the top seed position in Singapore. The tournament's 28-player field includes notable names such as Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala, Maja Chwalinska, Elise Mertens, Barbora Krejcikova, and Maria Sakkari. The Singapore Tennis Open and Korea Open will each commence on September 21, running through September 27, marking the beginning of the Asian Swing of the tour.
Pegula is expected to compete in the upcoming China Open, a WTA 1000 event, scheduled to start on September 30.