Tennis star Jessica Pegula says she could eventually become more involved in her family's ownership and management of the Buffalo Bills after her playing career.
Key Points
- Jessica Pegula is considering a future role in her family's sports businesses.
- Her parents, Terry and Kim Pegula, own the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.
- Pegula has previously expressed interest in working in professional sports after tennis.
- Her older sister Laura is already involved in the Bills' management and ownership structure.
- Pegula's comments come as she continues competing at the highest level of professional tennis.
From Tennis Court to the Family Business
Jessica Pegula has spent most of her adult life competing on the professional tennis circuit. But when her playing career eventually comes to an end, another major sports role could be waiting for her.
Pegula, the daughter of Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula, has indicated that becoming more involved in the family's sports operations is something she can see herself doing in the future.
The possibility is not entirely new. Pegula has previously said she is drawn to the business side of sports and has considered what her role could look like after tennis.
In an earlier interview, she said she could see herself becoming involved in something her family does and described the possibility as something that was already in the back of her mind.
The Pegula Family's Sports Empire
The potential transition would place Pegula inside a sports organization she has known for years.
Terry and Kim Pegula became owners of the Buffalo Sabres in 2011 before purchasing the Buffalo Bills in 2014. Kim Pegula has held leadership positions with both franchises, becoming the first woman to serve as president of both an NFL and NHL team.
The family has five children, and some are already involved in the family's business interests. Jessica's older half-sister, Laura Pegula, has taken on a role connected to the Bills' management and ownership structure.
That means Jessica would not necessarily be entering an unfamiliar business environment. She has grown up around professional sports and has experienced the demands of running a major sports organization through her family.
Jessica Has Her Own Sports Experience
What makes Pegula's potential future role unusual is that she would be entering sports management after building a career as an elite athlete herself.
She has competed professionally since 2009 and has established herself among the leading players in women's tennis. In 2024, she reached her first Grand Slam singles final at the US Open, and in 2026 she has remained among the world's highest-ranked women.
Her experience as an athlete could also give her a different perspective on the relationship between players, coaches, executives and owners.
Pegula has already become involved in tennis beyond simply competing. In 2026, she helped launch the Grand Slam Player Advisory Council, giving players a formal role in discussions surrounding the sport's major events.
A Long-Term Possibility, Not an Immediate Move
Pegula's comments point to a possible future role rather than an immediate change in her career.
At 32, Pegula remains an active professional tennis player and continues to compete at the highest level. Her current focus remains on tennis, while the family business represents a possible path further down the road.
She has also previously spoken about uncertainty over exactly how long she will continue playing. In July 2026, she said she did not know whether she would still be competing five years later, while discussing her life after tennis.
That uncertainty leaves the timing of any move into sports management open.
Why Her Experience Could Matter
Professional sports organizations increasingly combine athletics with complex business operations, including player development, media, sponsorships, facilities, finance and fan engagement.
Pegula's background gives her experience on both sides of that world. She understands professional sport as an athlete while also having spent years around the ownership side through her family.
Whether she eventually takes a formal position with the Bills, the Sabres or another part of the family's sports interests remains to be seen. For now, her comments indicate that life after tennis could keep her closely connected to professional sports.
The Bigger Picture
The Pegula family is already preparing for the long-term future of its sports holdings, with family members becoming involved in different parts of the business.
Jessica's possible involvement would add another former professional athlete to that family structure and could eventually give the Bills or Sabres an executive with firsthand experience of the demands placed on elite athletes.
For now, however, the next chapter of Pegula's story remains on the tennis court. Any move into the Bills' organization would come later and would depend on how she chooses to shape her career after professional tennis.
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