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Jessica Pegula Reveals Chinese Fans Nicknamed Her ‘Dafu,’ Meaning ‘Big Rich’

Pegula shared on her Player’s Box podcast that Chinese fans have dubbed her “Dafu,” translating to “Big Rich” in Mandarin — a nod to her billionaire family background. “They literally just say it to me now… like that’s my name,” she joked. Teammates Madison Keys and Jennifer Brady laughed, calling her “Dafu large.” Pegula finished runner-up to Coco Gauff in Wuhan.