![Melbourne keeps opening up for Pegula. A strong quarterfinal performance sends her into the last four at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_608-400x200.png)
Jessica Pegula continued her Australian Open surge with a composed straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova, setting up a blockbuster semifinal against Elena Rybakina at Melbourne Park.
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Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets and advanced to yet another Australian Open quarterfinal, setting up a familiar showdown with fellow American Amanda Anisimova.
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Aryna Sabalenka battled past Amanda Anisimova in three sets to return to the WTA Finals championship match, where she will face first-time finalist Elena Rybakina in Riyadh.