Rybakina Reaches Australian Open 2026 Final with Semifinal Win Over Pegula

Melbourne, The Gulf Observer: World No. 5 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan advanced to the final of the Australian Open 2026 after defeating American Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the semifinals, according to media reports.

Rybakina delivered a composed performance to secure a 6–3, 7–6 (9–7) victory over Pegula in a closely contested match that lasted one hour and 40 minutes. The Kazakhstani player dominated the opening set before edging out her opponent in a tense second-set tiebreak.

With the win, Rybakina booked her place in the final, where she is set to face Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in a highly anticipated title clash.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik has been eliminated from the Australian Open 2026, ending his campaign at the tournament.