AO 2026 Semi Final: Rybakina v Pegula

[britbox]

Who wins

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess and Elena are currently tied at 3 all in their H2H, their latest match was at the WTA Finals in 2025, Rybakina won in 3 close sets.
The court in the finals was fast, actually both Rybakina and Jess like fast hard courts
The one big factor I see in the match is Elena's serve, to me is one of the best in womens tennis, and if she is on song with it in this match, it could prove to be a deciding factor.

BTW,
Winner of the Pegula - Rybakina SF will be world No 3 after the AO, loser will be No 6
Anisimova #4 and Gauff # 5

I will be live at RLA for this match btw.

 

[Moxie]

I'd like to root for the American, but Rybakina has such a hot hand and strong game. She's my pick to win the tournament, tbh.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'd like to root for the American, but Rybakina has such a hot hand and strong game. She's my pick to win the tournament, tbh.

As long as she stays focused and her serve is 'on song' she has one of the best serves in womens tennis, I still have Saba as my front runner
I wont be unhappy if Elena wins, a long time coming since her Wimbledon GS title

I will also be at Elina's v Pegula match live on RLA

 

[Vince Evert]

goin' for the upset, Pegula in straight. I wanna see Jess do some damage in her semi, bring it on

 

[britbox]

Pegula wins the toss and elects to receive.

 

[britbox]

Of the two, I think Rybakina has a better chance against Sabalenka should she make the final.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good to see RLA packed for the ladies SFs

 

[britbox]

Good start for Rybakina.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess can't get into a slinging match with Elena from the back of the court

 

[britbox]

Rybakina jumps out to a 3-0 lead.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This could be a quick match
Elena has effortless power on her ground strokes.just easy power

 

[britbox]

Indeed. Pegula holds but it was a tough hold. Elena really should have broken her then.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elena 1st set 6 3

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess mix it up more

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elena has improved her transition game and her net play

 

[britbox]

I wish they'd restrict coaches jabbering away between points.

 

[britbox]

Elena breaks. It's an uphill struggle now for Jess.

 

[britbox]

Nice break back from Pegula. Gutsy.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess breaks out of the blue let's see if she can hold serve