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Jessica Pegula Calls U.S. Depth ‘Crazy’ After Ending Dubai Drought

Pegula beat Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 to win Dubai and become the first American woman to claim a 2026 WTA singles title. “Our depth in the U.S. is pretty crazy,” she said, citing Gauff and Anisimova. Pegula sits No. 5 in the live rankings, behind Gauff at No. 4. She also ended America’s Dubai drought, first since Venus Williams in 2014.