Tennis Semifinals
Rybakina and Sabalenka reach Australian Open final in rematch
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Elena Rybakina advanced to the Australian Open 2026 final with a 6-3, 7-6(7) victory over Jessica Pegula, setting up a rematch of the 2023 title clash against Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3. Both players reached the final without dropping a set, marking the first such occurrence since 2008. The showdown on January 31 will see Rybakina seek her second Grand Slam title while Sabalenka aims for her third Australian Open crown.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinals on January 28, 2026, after Lorenzo Musetti retired injured while leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 in their quarterfinal match. The 38-year-old Serbian, hampered by a foot blister, expressed sympathy for the 23-year-old Italian, who was dominating the contest. Djokovic now faces defending champion Jannik Sinner in the last four.