“I find Pegula very very underwhelming” Jessica Pegula gets SLAMMED on social media for her ‘no-show’ against compatriot Taylor Townsend in Rome opener

Online backlash ensues as Jessica Pegula faces harsh criticism for perceived lackluster performance against Taylor Townsend in Rome tournament.

“I find Pegula very very underwhelming” Jessica Pegula gets SLAMMED on social media for her ‘no-show’ against compatriot Taylor Townsend in Rome opener

Taylor Townsend and Jessica Pegula (Images vis WTA, The NewYork Times)

Taylor Townsend beat Jessica Pegula in the Round of 64 of the 2023 Italian Open. This is by far one of the biggest upsets of the year. The score at the end of the match was 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in favor of Taylor Townsend. Taylor Towsend said, “To be here and to be able to come through and play the way that I did, it really means a lot.”

Fans are going crazy after Jessica Pegula’s shocking defeat. She has a career-high WTA ranking in both singles and doubles of world No. 3. A lot more was being expected of Jessica Pegula. Twitter has been flooded with Tweets and comments ridiculing Peluga for her loss.

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The tennis fans, like always, have been ruthless and not shy of expressing their opinions. José Morgado’s post on Twitter mentioning Jessica Pegula’s loss had comments like: “Biggest women’s upset of the year so far?”; “Maybe Jess should stop complaining and focus on her tennis. Clearly, she needs the work”; “World number 3 losing to a part-time (unfit) tennis player. WTA”; “I find Pegula very very underwhelming, despite her ranking”.

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The fans share their thoughts on Social Media

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Jessica Pegula (Image via The Indian Express)

It is unfortunate to hear that fans have been targeting Jessica Pegula with criticism and negative comments following her loss against Taylor Townsend. While sports fans are known for being passionate and vocal about their favorite athletes, it is important to remember that athletes are human and can have good and bad days on the court.

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Many fans are now calling Jessica Pegula overrated. Fans are aslo congratulating Taylor Townsen as she is gaining more recognition after this victory. It remains to be seen how Jessica Pegula makes a comeback after her underwhelming performance.

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