Elena Rybakina surged into her third Grand Slam final, and her first in three years, with a 6-3, 7-6(7) win over Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open. The straight-sets scoreline looked routine after a flawless run to the semifinals.

Born in Moscow but playing for Kazakhstan, Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina once said that "I don't live anywhere, to be honest".

Jessica Pegula was beaten in straight sets by Elena Rybakina, with Aryna Sabalenka awaiting in Saturday’s final

Set Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. Elena Rybakina plans to go shopping before the Australian Open final against Aryna Sabalenka after earning £1million by beating Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina stunned world No. 2 Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open 2026 semifinals, winning 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday.