Exploring the Meaning Behind Jessica Pegula's Tattoos — Small Inks, Big Statements
Jessica Pegula, the current world No. 3, has been on a tear this season with titles in Austin and Charleston, along with finals appearances in Adelaide and Miami. With eight career singles titles, the elusive Grand Slam trophy remains just out of reach. Her closest call came at the 2024 US Open, where she fell to Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought straight-sets loss. While she’s reached the quarterfinals in each of the other majors, the breakthrough moment is still pending.
Yet beyond the stats and results, Pegula’s mindset, the quiet grit and steady climb, reveals itself in the details, including the tattoos she wears. Far from random body art, these inks carry stories, symbols, and a glimpse into the values that drive her. So, what do Pegula’s tattoos mean and how do they reflect the woman behind the racket?
Jessica Pegula may be one of the most composed players on tour, but a closer look reveals three subtle tattoos, each carrying personal significance. One sits on her left shoulder, another on her left middle finger, and the third reads “No Fear.” While minimal in design, these tattoos reflect deeper layers of her mindset, resilience, and personality.
On her back, just beneath the left shoulder, Pegula has a vertically flipped Latin phrase that translates to “I will either find a way or make one. She explained its meaning when she appeared on Rennae Stubbs’ The Power Hour in 2023, stating that it represents her personality.
Her most sentimental ink, though, is hidden on her left middle finger: two tiny paw prints in memory of her first dogs, tattooed when she was just 18. A lifelong dog lover, Pegula co-founded A Lending Paw with her husband, Taylor Gahagen. An organization that helps train rescue dogs to become service animals.
The third tattoo, reading “No Fear,” may be the most straightforward of the three, but it’s equally telling. A quiet message from a player who’s made quiet strength her trademark.
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