Rybakina Beats Pegula, To Face Sabalenka in Final

World number 5 Elena Rybakina defeated American Jessica Pegula and reached the final of the 2026 Australian Open. Rybakina defeated Pegula 6-3, 7-6 in the semifinals on Thursday.

Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday.