tennis billionaire Jessica Pegula necked a beer while in her press conference to ease the pain of her US Open quarter-final defeat to Iga Swiatek.The 28-year-old is the daughter of oil and gas tycoon billionaire Terry Pegula and was the last American hope in the women's singles competition.But she had no answers against the brilliant Swiatek, and after her defeat, Pegula chugged a beer while speaking to the media at Flushing Meadows.
When complimented for her choice of drink, she said: "Thanks, I'm trying to pee for doping. Although it does help ease the loss."READ MORE: World's richest athlete worth more than Michael Jordan reaches US Open quarter-finalPegula has arguably had her best season as a professional tennis star after achieving a career-high of No 7 in the world rankings, and reaching three Grand Slam quarter-finals.
The American beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-2 to reach the US Open quarter-final before bowing out to world number one Swiatek - losing 6-3 7-6."I’m happy with how I fought back in the second set but it's still a tough loss," added Pegula.What's the funniest thing you've ever seen in a press conference?
Let us know in the comments section."I'm like f*** three quarter-finals, it just sucks. I wish I could have done it here at my home slam but I guess not.
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