Melbourne, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Pegula must 'crack the code' in Melbourne semi-final against Rybakina

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2026-01-28

Jessica Pegula said she will have to "crack the code" of Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda Anisimova on Wednesday in an all-American showdown. The sixth seed won 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) to end fourth-seeded Anisimova's hopes of a third Grand Slam final in a row. Anisimova racked up 44 unforced errors to Pegula's 21. Pegula is yet to drop a set in Melbourne and is arrowing in on her first major crown a......

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