Elena Rybakina vs Jessica Pegula 2026 Miami Open Quarterfinals WTA Match Highlights

Inside out forehand was good, the drive volley with that depth, that accuracy. Nicely done, Rebacca just had her weight going the wrong way and the Floridian crowd waking up here. That's a remarkable collect from that position on the court for Jess Begula who's been almost flawless in this first set. Rebacca is showing signs of life towards the end of it. But it's a very, very good opening set for Jessica Begula, 6-2 in 36 minutes. First set, the first serve in play was only 54% from the American. She'll be looking to move that up a little bit. Beautiful switch up. If she will, I mean the big thing is the points won behind the first serve. And it does go long. Begula looks a world away from the figure she was just 20 minutes or so ago. From 2-2 in that second set and with break points in the fifth game, it's got away from her. And Rebacca sends this into a third set. Just giving up on that one. It took the pace off, didn't it? But it's still a fabulous backhand with the weight right leading into the shot. That's perfect. It was poor from Rebacca, maybe the right idea, poor execution. And listen to the atmosphere, look at the faces. Good pick up. Begula did all she could but Rebacca, such a tall woman, got down to control the racket beautifully. Puts that extra down in, doesn't it? Oh, five super shots. Rebacca, how did she do that? Begula could do no more. She let it bounce that tight and she dismissed it. It looked like a must-win game. She was behind early on but Rebacca showed her character to come through. A move within a game. It's another service winner from Rebacca. It doesn't come back and it's another defeat for Begula against her old rival. Coming from behind, Rebacca takes it 6-4 in the third to set up a possible rematch with the top seed and world number one Arina Savalenka. Just battled hard today but just couldn't quite dig herself out of the hole in that final set.