Pegula vs Rybakina Prediction 29 January 2026

The successful warm-up tournament in Brisbane has become a launching pad for the American player. She performed brilliantly in Melbourne, and that's already evident. So far, she hasn't dropped a single set, which is undoubtedly impressive. Does she have enough energy for one last push? Only the titans remain in the competition.

In some ways, Jessica benefited from the draw, but her achievements shouldn't be overlooked. While the tournament's start was relatively smooth, her last two matches were against true top-tier opponents-Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova. Pegula conceded just two service games in each match-a masterful performance. It's worth noting that her first serve had a reliability rate of nearly 60 percent in both matches. It was dependable, if not particularly thrilling.

It's especially delightful to see Elena at this stage of the tournament. There's a strong hope that her prolonged slump is finally behind her. We witnessed a real surge in form during the 2025 Finals, and now Rybakina seems even stronger. She's had a challenging schedule at the Australian Open.

Remarkably, Rybakina hasn't dropped a single set in the current tournament, despite facing tough opponents. Notable straight-set victories came against Valentova and Mertens. And, of course, the triumph over the formidable Iga Swiatek stands out. Undoubtedly, Rybakina's most dazzling match of the tournament. She fired 11 aces and lost only one service game, even with a first serve accuracy of just 49 percent. Is the path to the final wide open?