Jessica Pegula, daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula and co-owner of the Buffalo Bills, proudly displayed her NFL allegiance during a recent interview at the 2024 US Open. When asked about her team, Pegula made her loyalties clear, praising the Bills and confidently stating that they have more fans in New York than the New York Jets. Considering the long-standing loyalty of the Jets supporters in New York, her claim was met with more than a few raised eyebrows.
Pegula elaborated on her point, explaining that while Buffalo is outside New York City, the Bills are still a team belonging to the state of New York. As a proud New Yorker herself, she believes that the Bills have a stronger following across the state. While Pegula’s NFL take sparked some debate, her love for New York City shone through differently.
The tennis star has fully embraced her time in the Big Apple so far, opting to take the subway to Flushing Meadows (for her US Open match) instead of a private vehicle. A video of her subway ride quickly became viral. She shared a bit of nostalgia, recalling how she frequently took the train during her junior tennis days.
However, Pegula’s love for the city and its public transport is something her manager found amusing. It’s not every day one sees a top athlete choosing the subway over a more luxurious ride. But for Pegula, the subway’s convenience—allowing her to avoid the headache of traffic and arrive early for her workouts—makes it her preferred mode of tr.