Jessica Pegula keeps marriage details private
Jessica Pegula, the American professional tennis player, married businessman Taylor Gahagen in October 2021. Their relationship is publicly acknowledged, although her husband generally avoids attention at tournaments and while supporting her career around the world.
At the 2024 US Open, Pegula joked that her husband was not standing with relatives in the crowd because he did not want to be seen. The comment followed her semifinal victory over Karolina Muchova.
Jessica Pegula’s relationship dates to 2015
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Gahagen were publicly linked in 2015 after a photograph from a costume party surfaced. That early image is no longer available on her public Instagram account, leaving limited records of that period.
A September 2016 Instagram photograph showed the couple enjoying an outing in New York City. Neither has publicly confirmed precisely how they met or the date their romantic relationship began before those social media appearances.
Taylor Gahagen studied business in New York
Taylor Gahagen grew up in Williamsville, a suburb of Buffalo, New York, and attended Williamsville North High School. He studied business administration at SUNY Fredonia and later completed his bachelor’s degree there in 2011.
During college, Gahagen played infield for Fredonia’s baseball team and joined student business organizations. He later earned an MBA at Canisius University in Buffalo and served as a graduate assistant in its men’s hockey program.
Taylor Gahagen worked for Pegula businesses
Taylor Gahagen worked for Pegula Sports and Entertainment, a business associated with Jessica Pegula’s parents, Terry and Kim. His roles included digital promotions, marketing, and corporate development before he left the organization in 2023.
In 2014, Gahagen helped develop the Harborcenter complex in Buffalo, New York. The original project included two ice rinks, a hotel, retail space, and a projection of approximately 500,000 annual visitors once the facilities opened.
Jessica Pegula postponed her 2020 wedding
Jessica Pegula appeared wearing an engagement ring by early 2019, including during a May visit to Prague, Czech Republic. Public photographs established the couple’s engagement, but neither shared a confirmed date for the original proposal.
Pegula and Taylor Gahagen originally scheduled their wedding for October 2020. Pandemic restrictions changed those plans, and she explained during a January 2021 podcast interview that they had postponed the ceremony by one full year.
Jessica Pegula married at Biltmore Estate
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Gahagen married on October 22, 2021, at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The celebration brought together relatives, friends, and fellow tennis players following the postponement of their original wedding plans.
Professional tennis players Jennifer Brady, Asia Muhammad, Taylor Townsend, and Samantha Crawford attended the ceremony. Pegula wore a traditional white wedding gown, while Gahagen chose a blue suit for the gathering at the historic estate.
Jessica Pegula honeymooned in Costa Rica
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Gahagen traveled to Costa Rica for their honeymoon in July 2022. They delayed the trip because of her demanding professional tennis schedule and departed after that year’s Wimbledon tournament in London.
During the vacation, Pegula rappelled down a waterfall and went ziplining through the area. Gahagen skipped those activities and waited with the tour guides while she completed the more adventurous parts of their honeymoon itinerary.
Taylor Gahagen joined investment firms
Taylor Gahagen moved into investment management after leaving Pegula Sports and Entertainment in 2023. His professional career includes managing partner roles at Dragos Capital and Agarwood Wealth, as well as earlier work in sports and corporate marketing.
At Dragos Capital, a Buffalo investment firm, Gahagen serves as managing partner for operations. The business acquires commercial real estate and smaller companies, and his responsibilities include overseeing the portfolio and restructuring the organization.
Jessica Pegula collaborates on Ready 24
Jessica Pegula founded Ready 24, a skincare line that she operates with support from Taylor Gahagen. He serves as vice president, while the brand sells products including facial cleansers, refreshing face mists, and daily moisturizers.
Pegula relaunched the skincare line in 2024 and described her preference for a simple daily routine. Her earlier experiences with irritating products influenced the brand’s approach to skin care for people with busy, active routines.
Jessica Pegula founded A Lending Paw
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Gahagen founded A Lending Paw, a nonprofit organization supporting rescued dogs and service animal programs. The foundation funds groups that train selected animals to assist veterans and people with physical disabilities.
The foundation states that 100% of donations support its mission and that none of the funds go to officers or board members. Its service-animal work included pairing a trained dog with a veteran at the 2023 US Open.
Fun fact: Before their 2021 wedding, Jessica Pegula launched digital tennis trading cards inspired by NFL star Rob Gronkowski, who happened to be Taylor Gahagen’s high school friend.
Jessica Pegula celebrated with dog Maddie
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Gahagen have three rescue dogs named Maddie, Des, and Mabel. In September 2026, Maddie was 13 years old, Des was a German shepherd, and Mabel was a German shorthaired pointer puppy.
After winning the Charleston Open on April 5, 2026, Pegula celebrated with Maddie on the court, where Gahagen brought the dog. She defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-2, 6-2 in an 82-minute championship final, defending her title.
Taylor Gahagen offers tennis advice
Taylor Gahagen sometimes suggests tactics to Jessica Pegula despite having no formal training in the sport. During a 2025 episode of The Player’s Box podcast, she explained that her husband regularly recommends more slice shots.
Pegula said Gahagen enjoys watching Romanian tennis player Monica Niculescu, who uses an unusual forehand slice. He especially appreciates the spin on those shots and suggests that his wife use similar variations during professional matches.
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Jessica Pegula shared 2026 wedding photos
Jessica Pegula appeared alongside Taylor Gahagen at the July 14, 2026, wedding of American professional tennis player Tommy Paul and entrepreneur Paige Lorenze. The couple married at Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island, New York.
Pegula later shared photographs from the occasion on Instagram, including pictures with Gahagen and a separate image of tennis player Frances Tiafoe. She wore a mint green dress, while others showed Paul and Lorenze celebrating.
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