Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has successfully secured her spot in the semifinals of the prestigious WTA 1000 Miami Open. The world No. 2 delivered a compelling performance to defeat American Jessica Pegula, ranked fifth globally, in a hard-fought quarterfinal match.
Rybakina overcame an initial deficit, rallying back after dropping the first set, to win with a final score of 2:6, 6:3, 6:4. The thrilling encounter lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes on court, showcasing both players’ resilience and skill.
With this victory, Rybakina advances to face the winner of the upcoming match between Aryna Sabalenka and Hailey Baptiste, as she continues her quest for the Miami Open title.