NFL star Larry Fitzgerald named Jessica Pegula as his favorite tennis player to watch on the court. Fitzgerald, a notable figure in the NFL and wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals for 17 seasons, revealed in a recent Tennis Channel interview that he is a big tennis enthusiast and avidly follows the sport throughout the year.
Fitzgerald praised the skill of tennis players in the interview, stating, “Tennis athletes are the best in the world.” When asked which players he enjoys watching, Fitzgerald named Jessica Pegula, noting her connection to the NFL as one of the reasons he roots for her to do well. He said, “I was pulling for Pegula, you know, she’s a part of the NFL brethren, so I would love to see her do well.”
In response to Fitzgerald’s comments, Jessica Pegula thanked the NFL star for his support. She shared the interview video on her Instagram story and wrote, “Thanks for the shout out @larryfitzgerald NFL Fam.”
Jessica Pegula has strong ties to the NFL due to her involvement with the Buffalo Bills, the NFL franchise co-owned by her father, Terry Pegula, and mother, Kim Pegula. Jessica has actively participated in team activities and tries to make time within her tennis schedule to attend NFL games. She has also acknowledged that her connection to the NFL has helped garner her a separate fan base, who support her tennis career through their shared love for the sport.
