Rybakina One Step Away from Australian Open Final: When and Where to Watch

On January 29, Kazakhstan’s top tennis star Elena Rybakina will compete in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The World No. 5 is set to face American Jessica Pegula, currently ranked No. 6 in the WTA standings, for a spot in the grand final.

The high-stakes encounter will take place at the Rod Laver Arena, the tournament’s center court in Melbourne. Rybakina’s match is scheduled second on the program for the day session.

The session begins at 1:30 PM Kazakhstan time with the first semi-final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina. Expected to take the court approximately between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM (Kazakhstan time). The exact start time will depend on the duration of the opening match.

The semi-final will be broadcast live on Eurosport 1. Fans can also access the stream via local cable operators and the tvcom digital platform.

Rybakina reaches the semi-finals in dominant form after defeating World No. 2 Iga Świątek in straight sets during the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Pegula secured her spot by eliminating Amanda Anisimova.

The head-to-head record between Rybakina and Pegula is currently tied at 3:3. However, momentum favors the Kazakh athlete, as she emerged victorious in their most recent clash at the WTA Finals.