Jessica Pegula’s defeat in the 2024 US Open final has certainly captured the attention of the tennis world, with all eyes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. However, amid the excitement of the match, a fascinating interaction between Pegula’s boyfriend and NBA superstar Steph Curry went unnoticed by many fans.
Pegula put up a brave fight on September 7 against Aryna Sabalenka, but ultimately fell short with a score of 7-5, 7-5. This allowed Sabalenka, the world number two and winner of the past two Australian Opens, to claim yet another title. The atmosphere at the stadium was electric, with fans rallying behind the American athlete, the world number six.
Among the crowd was Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry, along with his wife Ayesha. The couple had previously met Pegula during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and they chose to sit close to the baseline to engage in a pre-game chat with the tennis star. However, it was Pegula’s boyfriend who found himself starstruck by Curry’s presence.
Taylor Gahagan, who tied the knot with Pegula in 2021, is a huge NBA and Curry fan. Meeting the legendary basketball player left him feeling a bit flustered, and Pegula later joked that they wondered if he came across as “crazy” in Curry’s presence.
Despite Pegula’s loss in the final, the intriguing dynamics between the tennis star, her boyfriend, and the NBA icon added an extra layer of excitement to the US Open. Fans may have missed this off-court drama, but it was certainly a talking point among those who were lucky enough to witness it firsthand.