Jessica Pegula Shares Her Fashion Ritual for Feeling Confident on Court
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American tennis player Jessica Pegula has revealed a surprising fashion ritual that helps her feel like herself when she competes on court.
While specific details were not shared widely, Pegula explained that fashion plays a meaningful role in how she prepares mentally and physically for matches. Many top athletes say that clothing choices can influence their confidence during competition.
The news comes as tennis fashion continues to evolve, with growing interest in how classic menswear is shaping on-court and off-court looks. One example often mentioned is Calvin Klein's 1976-77 collections, which are said to have inspired some modern tennis style choices.
Menswear influences have increasingly appeared in tennis fashion, blending traditional tailoring with sporty, functional designs. This mix reflects a broader trend of sportswear borrowing ideas from classic fashion eras.
Pegula's comments highlight how personal style has become an important part of an athlete's identity, not just their performance. For many players, feeling good in their outfit can be just as important as strategy or training.
As tennis fashion keeps blending with mainstream style trends, players like Pegula show how personal rituals — even small ones — can make a big difference in how they feel during high-pressure moments on court.
Vocabulary10 words
- tennis
- a sport played with rackets and a ball
- ritual
- a habit done the same way each time
- confidence
- a feeling of trust in yourself
- menswear
- clothing designed for men
- collections
- groups of clothes designed together by a brand
- inspired
- gave someone a creative idea
- tailoring
- the skill of making fitted clothes
- sportswear
- clothes made for playing sports
- identity
- who a person is or feels like
- trend
- a popular direction or style at the moment
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1. A fashion ritual that helps her feel like herself 2. Calvin Klein's 1976-77 collections 3. False
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American tennis player Jessica Pegula has revealed a surprising fashion _____ that helps her feel like herself when she competes on court.
While specific details were not shared widely, Pegula explained that fashion plays a meaningful role in how she prepares mentally and physically for _____.
The news comes as tennis fashion continues to evolve, with growing interest in how classic _____ is shaping on-court and off-court looks.
One example often mentioned is Calvin Klein's 1976-77 _____, which are said to have inspired some modern tennis style choices.
Menswear influences have increasingly appeared in tennis fashion, blending traditional _____ with sporty, functional designs.
Pegula's comments highlight how personal style has become an important part of an athlete's _____, not just their performance.
As tennis fashion keeps blending with mainstream style _____, players like Pegula show how personal rituals can make a big difference on court.
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