Elena Rybakina's Thrilling Miami Turnaround

Elena Rybakina overcame a slow start to defeat Jessica Pegula in the Miami Open quarter-finals, marking her third WTA 1000 semi-finals appearance. Despite challenges, Rybakina secured victory with strategic play adjustments. She is set to face either Hailey Baptiste or Aryna Sabalenka next.

Elena Rybakina made a comeback from a set down to overpower Jessica Pegula with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the Miami Open quarter-finals on Wednesday. This achievement marks the world number two's third advancement to the WTA 1000 semi-finals, showcasing her resilience and tactical prowess at Hard Rock Stadium.

"It's always very difficult matches with Jessica," Rybakina acknowledged in a candid post-match interview. Despite a shaky start and frustration, Rybakina turned the game around in the second set, crediting a stroke of luck and strategic changes, like approaching the net more, to handle Pegula's fast-paced play.

Rybakina is set to clash against either Hailey Baptiste or world number one Aryna Sabalenka next, a familiar opponent who bested her at the Indian Wells final earlier this month.

(With inputs from agencies.)