Pegula sets up Australian Open semi-final against Rybakina

Jan 28 2026

Melbourne (AFP) - Jessica Pegula will meet Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda Anisimova on Wednesday in an all-American showdown.

The sixth seed won 6-2, 7-6 (⁷⁄₁) to end fourth-seeded Anisimova’s hopes of a third Grand Slam final in a row.

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