Elena Rybakina def. Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 — Miami Open 2026 Quarterfinal

Match recap

Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Quarterfinal of the Miami Open 2026.

Rybakina lost the first set 6-2 and trailed early in the second before the serve took over — 30 aces to Pegula's 14, with 16 break points saved on 20 faced. The flip came after Pegula won 85% of first-serve points in set two; Rybakina broke straight back in game six, then again to open the third on her way to a 2-6 6-3 6-4 win at the Miami Open. One match point came and went before she closed it. Pegula remains 0-5 against her, and Rybakina books Sabalenka next.

Match stats

Elena Rybakina: 15 aces, 62% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/8 break points. Jessica Pegula: 7 aces, 63% first serves, 3 double faults, 2/10 break points.

Profiles: Elena Rybakina · Jessica Pegula — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula have met 5 times, with Elena Rybakina leading the head-to-head 5–0.

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