“I like if he can come to nicer spots” – Jessica Pegula gets real about treating her husband Taylor to good hotels after dismal Europe experience
Jessica Pegula, the World No. 3 and American tennis star, opened up about her commitment to improving her husband Taylor Gahagen’s travel experience during an interview at the 2025 Queen’s Club Championships, as shared in a June 24, 2025, post by @Tennis on X. Reflecting on frustrating hotel stays in Europe, Pegula said, “I like if he can come to nicer spots,” emphasizing her desire to ensure Gahagen enjoys more luxurious accommodations after a series of disappointing experiences. Her comments, laced with humor and honesty, highlight the couple’s efforts to balance her demanding tennis schedule with their personal life as she prepares for Wimbledon, starting June 30, 2025.
Pegula, who married Gahagen in 2021, discussed their European hotel woes on the *Nothing Major* podcast alongside former players Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock. The group aired grievances about European accommodations, with Pegula echoing complaints about cramped spaces and poor amenities, such as half-glass shower doors that flood bathrooms and narrow elevators barely fitting two people. “The hotels in Europe can be rough sometimes,” she remarked, per a May 19, 2025, *ProFootballNetwork.com* report. Determined to improve their experience, Pegula, an ambassador for Hyatt, emphasized prioritizing high-quality stays. “I like to make sure Taylor’s comfortable when he travels with me,” she said, noting her preference for hotels that allow her to “shut off” from the tennis world.[]
Gahagen, a former executive at Pegula Sports and Entertainment and current managing partner at Dragos Capital and Agarwood Wealth, often joins Pegula on tour, supporting her at events like the 2024 US Open, where she reached her first Grand Slam final. Their shared ventures, including the skincare brand Ready 24 and the charity A Lending Paw, reflect their close partnership. Pegula’s lighthearted promise to book “nicer spots” stems from their 2022 Costa Rica honeymoon, where she embraced adventure while Gahagen preferred relaxation, highlighting their differing travel styles. “He’s not adventurous, but he waits for me,” she told the WTA, recalling his support during her solo waterfall rappelling.[](https://people.com/who-is-taylor-gahagen-jessica-pegula-husband-7853530)
Pegula’s 2025 season has been strong, with a French Open quarterfinal and titles in Charleston and Berlin, though she fell to Loïs Boisson in Paris’ fourth round. Her grass-court campaign began at Queen’s, where she reached the semifinals, defeating Daria Kasatkina before losing to Emma Raducanu. As she eyes a deep Wimbledon run after a 2023 quarterfinal, Pegula’s focus on better accommodations for Gahagen underscores her effort to balance her career with their personal life, ensuring her biggest supporter enjoys the journey.
