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Anisimova Enters Maiden Aus Open QF, Rybakina Prevails
Last year’s Wimbledon and US Open finalist, Anisimova is yet to drop a set at the season’s first Grand Slam. Her quarterfinal opponent, Pegula, who ended Madison Keys’ 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.
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’s 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 7–4, capped by a deft backhand drop shot and a clean passing-shot winner.
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