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Joey Lynch

Australian Open 2026 quarter-finals: Pegula beats Anisimova after Rybakina stuns Swiatek – as it happened

Jessica Pegula of the US hits a return
Jessica Pegula of the US hits a return to compatriot Amanda Anisimova during their women's singles quarter-final at the Australian Open. Follow live updates from the tennis at Melbourne Park. Photograph: Martin Keep/AFP/Getty Images

But that’s just about all from me today, it’s been a lot of fun having your company as we watched Elena Rybakina (5) and Jess Pegula (6) advance through to the final four of the women’s singles.

Be sure to check back later this evening, where we’ll be bringing you all the action on a evening set to be highlighted by Ben Shelton (8) looking to upset the applecart and bundle Jannik Sinner (1) out in the quarterfinals.

I’ve been Joey Lynch, thanks for your company.

While both Pegula and Anisimova landed approximately 60% of their first serves in that one, the former was able to take 70% of those points compared to the 58% of the latter. Pegula also won 64% of her second serves, compared to the 39% logged by the frustrated Anisimova.

The older American also sent down six aces to two across the match, while logging just two double faults to seven. Tellingly, she only made 21 unforced errors compared to her opponent’s 44, too.

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