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Jessica Pegula left frustrated as Elena Rybakina roars back for supreme win
- Rybakina roars back from a set down to beat Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the Miami Open semifinals.
- Pegula had a strong start but could not maintain pressure as Rybakina survived break points to shift momentum.
- Rybakina's form is highlighted by a tour-leading 21-match run in 2026, fueling expectations for a deep Miami run.
- Pegula acknowledged the elite level of her rivals, noting her need to translate chances into wins against top players.
- The match underscored the Rybakina-Pegula rivalry as a defining storyline of the 2026 season.
- Rybakina’s serving and consistency behind her first serves helped seal the win in the final set.
- Pegula’s first-serve struggles persisted, contributing to the setback against a top-level opponent.
- Rybakina rose to No. 2 and carried strong momentum from her Australian Open triumph into March.
- Pegula faced another tough loss in a string of results against Rybakina, Sabalenka, and peers.
- The match featured high-quality tennis as both players pressed for control in the deciding set.
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