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Elena Rybakina vs Jessica Pegula — 6-3 7-6(7)

Elena Rybakina67
Jessica Pegula367

Final · Thursday, January 29, 2026 · Semi-finals

Result

5Rybakina
6Pegula
6–37–6(7)
Elena Rybakina
Jessica Pegula
6Aces2
0Double faults0
55%1st serve in64%
73%1st-serve points won61%
48%2nd-serve points won37%
119 mphFastest serve111 mph
4/10Break points won3/4
31Winners14
29Unforced errors19
7/10Net points won6/7
81Total points won68

Rows the source hadn’t published are left off rather than guessed.

At this Stage

Where both players stand in the draw — the match each came through, and what winning this one is worth.

Quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka
Iva Jovic
Jan 27–28
6-3 6-0
Coco Gauff
Elina Svitolina
Jan 27–28
6-1 6-2
Iga Swiatek
Elena Rybakina
Jan 27–28
7-5 6-1
Amanda Anisimova
Jessica Pegula
Jan 27–28
6-2 7-6(1)

Semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka
Elina Svitolina
Jan 29
6-2 6-3
Elena Rybakina
Jessica Pegula
Jan 29
6-3 7-6(7)

Final

Aryna Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina
Jan 31
6-4 4-6 6-4

What we know now

Court: Rod Laver Arena

Match length: 1:40

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