Last year\u2019s Wimbledon and US Open finalist, Anisimova is yet to drop a set at the season\u2019s first Grand Slam. Her quarterfinal opponent, Pegula, who ended Madison Keys\u2019 title defence in the Rd-16 clash, leads their head-to-head series 3-0, and both Americans are looking to make a maiden AO semifinal appearance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The opening set was fiercely contested, culminating in a gripping tiebreak. Both players traded momentum in punishing baseline exchanges, including a memorable 17-shot rally won by Wang, but Anisimova\u2019s serving proved the difference. The fourth seed repeatedly found pace and precision at key moments, using powerful deliveries and sharp shot-making to clinch the breaker 7\u20134, capped by a deft backhand drop shot and a clean passing-shot winner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wang continued to apply pressure in the second set with heavy groundstrokes and relentless defence, yet Anisimova remained tactically assured from the baseline. Serving for the match for a second time, the American showed no signs of tension, holding to love with two emphatic aces to seal the win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Wang\u2019s resilience and fighting spirit, Anisimova\u2019s aggression, serving dominance, and composure under pressure carried her through, booking her place in the final eight after a hard-fought straight-sets victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan\u2019s Elena Rybakina, currently ranked World No. 5, defeated Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-3 at the Margaret Court Arena in an hour and 17 minutes, wrapping up the game quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Kazakh produced a commanding performance and dominated the opening set with emphatic serving and relentless power from the baseline, conceding just one game as she closed the set with authority.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan\u2019s Elena Rybakina, currently ranked World No. 5, defeated Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-3 at the Margaret Court Arena in an hour and 17 minutes, wrapping up the game quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She will face either World No. 2 Iga Swiatek or Maddison Inglis in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n