Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton Respond to Jessica Pegula, Tommy Paul’s ‘Dumping’ Joke
Jessica Pegula said she will no longer pair with Tommy Paul in doubles. She made that announcement on The Players’ Box podcast.
What unfolded
The pair had partnered for the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Indian Wells in March 2026. Pegula revealed her decision a few days after that event.
Paul suffered a 10-3 loss to Taylor Fritz at the MGM Slam exhibition. Pegula described him as “distraught” after the match.
A clip of their exchange surfaced on Instagram. Paul quipped, “Did I just get dumped?!” Pegula suggested he consider reuniting with Madison Keys.
Reactions from peers
The Players’ Box and Pegula shared a string of memes from the moment. The posts drew amusement across the American contingent.
Coco Gauff joined in on the light-hearted reaction. Ben Shelton responded to Jessica Pegula with playful comments online.
Tommy Paul’s ‘Dumping’ Joke quickly became a talking point among teammates. Madison Keys also chimed in with an upbeat reply about future chances.
At the Miami Open
Attention now turns to the Miami Open, where these players will compete. Pegula, Gauff, Paul, and Shelton are entered in singles and doubles draws.
The incident has not affected on-court schedules. All four remain focused on their upcoming matches.
The episode underscored the camaraderie among the U.S. players. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor reactions and tournament developments.
