I watched this entire match - highlight reels are deceptive. This was really Pegula's match to lose. She started off breaking Rybakina in both sets. Both players were in top form, despite the rain delay. But toward the end, you could tell Pegula was losing steam and Rybakina pounced. She has such a sweet face but in this match you could really see the gritty underpinnings of her style of play. She's constantly looking for vulnerability in her opponents game, and the moment she sees it, a competitive ferocity emerges.

Elena is a great sports woman. When she won the game she was so cool. She would not scream if she hit a winning shot. She is so gentle with a big heart. Congratulations

Ribakina"s ability to win when she's not playing her best is very impressive. Very smart player, very exciting fto watch, awesome for the game.

That was maybe the worst match for Elena in Miami (6 double faults and 54% 1st serve percentage) but the way she was able to win it against a super consistent player like Pegula and even in 2 sets is impressive for the fans and scary for her opponents!

The outstanding thing about Elena's performance today was her fearlessness. She is not afraid to go for her shots even when she was missing so many, and she seems to make them when she needs them most. So clutch!

Finally takes her revenge for last year defeat at Miami. Elena is silently tearing apart the top seeds one by one, improving her h2h. All the best for Finals Elena!

A Champion Mentality. Was behind for almost whole the game chasing but once she gets front. She finishes it on style. Coach didn't need to talk at every point. Elena is so correct on that call and she has that confidence she can pull up those down sets. Hatsoff Ryba❣️

BEEEEEEAST!!! Love her quiet humility and focused demeanor. Her elegant, devastating power game alone speaks louder than all the hype men and women making noise for all the other players!!!

Rybakina is scary good right now. Her mental strenght have improved so much. I still think that this is still not her best performance but she really showed the mentality of a champion.

Rybakina plays to win points...Pegula plays to not lose points. Rybakina is also able to find a winner when she needs one and that is the mark of a player who is going to win many titles if she plays consistently at this level.

What makes Ryba different from others is she is ready to take results whatever it could be thus she plays fearlessly and gives 100% of her level

The Ice Queen was skating a very thin line but she somehow pulled out a nail biting win. Even not playing her best she wins , very clutch player!

She's getting better & better match by match & definitely gonna end the season within top 3 .Hope she can play this level on clay 🤞🤩😍

I never watched women tennis but rybakina is so calm and focused she makes me fall in love with women tennis 🎾🎉😊

Почти что в двух сетах проигрывала, но за счет характера и чемпионского менталитета смогла включиться в ключевых моментах. браво. Пегула уже под конец сдалась психологически, а наша Лена всегда спокойна❤

Фантастика! Как это получается у Елены не могу понять, проигрывать по ходу матча, затем на подачах супер-соперника отыгрываться и наконец уверенно победить. Откуда такая уверенность и сила! Джессика великолепна, прекрасные удары по диагонали, стабильная игра на задней линии и уверенный прием! Но всё разбилось перед мастерством и характером Елены! Браво, Я впечатлён!

Amazing comeback in the 2nd!! Wow - Elena is rockin her game right now.

Even without her first serve today she found a way to be victorious. I never doubted her for a second. She is in the zone and getting better and better. The extra day rest will be crucial. I would put my house on her now to win but I don't want to jinx her. Love watching her ascendancy to the top of the game

Back-to-back Masters finals!!! Bravo, Elena, bravo!!! Hopefully You'll get the title!!!

Elena just delights me, because of her I began to watch women's tennis again! Very beautiful tennis and a beautiful soul!

Обожаю Лену! Скромная умница. Такая выдержанная всегда!! Желаю ей победы в финале!!

Rybakina simply the best! You deserve to win. Go for the Sunshine Double.❤️🙏😊

Rybakina is on fire. Back to back to final as Iga did in 2022.

Fantastic win 🎉. If she can reduced number of unforced errors, she should win easily. I can’t wait to celebrate if she wins the next match to be another sunshine double champions

Starting to like Jessica, showing so much sportsmanship! Congrats to Elena 🎉

Elena showed that she is a fighter and at the most crucial turning points she was able to overcome, first of all, herself. The first serve made it a formidable weapon, but short cuts were just as effective. Good game. The girls showed all their best qualities. The main thing now is to relax and get ready for the final.

she is becoming the Terminator of women tennis , every match when is behind and her come backs are stronger , well done Rybakina

That’s how the real World #1 should play! Well done Elena! May the trophy be yours 🏆

Молодец Лена,как сталь закаляется,проблема была только в её голове!Молодец,не бойся ,иди к своим победам!

So proud of Elena in this match, that mental toughness of hers such a weapon against her opponents no matter what position she is in, she stays calm and fights ice cool, im so proud of her in this tournament not playing her best but having the will and fight to get it done against constant adversity but stays fearless, im definitely a fan for life, I love her demeanor, only greatness awaits her and a true champion and future world no1

Құтты болсын. Қазақстандықтарды жеңіспен құттықтаймын 🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

Finally, a calm and quiet player that is worth rooting for.

Фантастика.елена.красавица..как.в.сказке..золушка!!!алга.казахстан!!!!!

リバキナ強かった。色々なショットで揺さぶるペグラに順応し、攻撃一辺倒ではなく攻守でバランスの良い選手。 しかし、ペグラのメンタルのタフさは尊敬する。ペグラは簡単に得点できないけど、簡単じゃない得点を常に積み上げている。 いつか、ペグラの強さがメジャーの頂点まで届くことを願ってる。

Rybakina is playing so solidly. Love her.

Rybakina’s key to success isn’t just her powerful strokes but her strong mental strength! That ability to keep working on her game, and finding loopholes in her opponents game to get back after being down in both the sets is commendable to say the least. Hoping for a sunshine double for her

Жарайсың Лена!Жеңіске жете бер.Қазақтың қазы,қымыз, шұбат, құртымен тамақтан күш,қуат беред.Алға Қазақстан!

Елена молодчик ! Победа за нами 7:6 6:4 ! Алға Қазақстан ! Алға Елена Прекрасная !

Congratulations Rybakina 🙌🇰🇿

So calm and composed...even after winning a match !!

Great Job Elena🔥🔥✅✅ it was difficult match for you, but you did it👏🏻👏🏻 Amazing comeback on boths sets🔥WoW Crossing the fingers on final🤞🤞🤞 Kazakhstan Alga🇰🇿🇰🇿

Big congratulations to Elena Rybakina. She has overcame the hurdles and obstacles of Pegula's toughness and the previous two losses of their past encounters. Elena's confidence is no doubt the main factor by winning 13 games in a row now without any major physical injuries. The winning recipe here is her toughness, focus, and concentration without any distractions despite Pegula's personal attributes in the background specially being a wealthy American. This is indeed about a Tennis game and a determination to win and be a great sports model to the younger generation. Cool, calm, and collective are the ingredients which define Elena Rybakina as a person.

Елена, болею за тебя! Казахстан, с победой! Какие вы молодцы!

Rybakina fighting spirit remembers me of Rafa. Rybakina just never give up. Her simplicity,humble attitude, cool and calm Nature makes her different from others.

Elena Rybakina=Patience +peace+ Maturity to accept success and failure equally=Success.. Best wishes for success. Keep up the natural character and success will follow.

Congratulations to my Queen Elena. Always rooting for you all the way from South Afrika.

Как всегда спокойно реагирует на победу , очень скромная девушка ❤ умничка

It's been brought up by a number of analysts that Pegula plays doubles which puts her at a disadvantage when she plays singles too. Makes sense because of all the energy it takes. I wish she would take a break in doubles to see if she could win a singles title. Whatever, it was a strange situation where I was cheering for Pegula but Rybakina is my favorite player. I hope she wins Miami.

Поздравляю всех Казахстанцев с выходом в финал Елены Рыбакиной! Алға Қазақстан!!!

С выходом в финал,Елена!👍👏👏

Once again, Jesse comes up short instead being tough and pulling through. Well done, Elena. 🙂

После Шараповой, это наверное вторая такая теннисистка которая за счет характера добывает победы в нужный момент🇰🇿👍🏼🔥

Great win for elena, whoever shes going to face in the final will be amazing!

So lovely.. so calming.. so elegant.. so sincere.. congratulate Ryba..^^

Elena is absolutely phenomenal. She's going well. Hoping that she would continue this performance forever. Love you Lena ❤️

This is so refreshing to witness. Two excellent players just competing fiercely. No reality show drama, no surly handshakes, just good tennis. It wasn't a clean match but everytime Pegula was up a break, Elena would claw her way back. Good on Elena and Jessica. Keep it up ladies.

Поздравляем Елену рыбакину с победой молодец

Well done Elena👏👏👏 just unstoppable this year!

Rybakina such a closer in crunch time. She is now 6-0 on the tie-breakers this season. Poised to take the Sunshine Double 🏆🏆

I hope that her clay season will also go well like she's doing in hard courts. C'mon Lenaa 💪🔥

Rybakina became so strong at the net..super consistent overall..she's a superior model player, belonging to the very best!❤🎉

Two great players! Rybakina scared me in the first set!

Esta chica está para destacarse en el circuito, ya ya la veremos siendo número uno, se los digo ahora sin temor a equivocarme y si las lesiones no la aquejan. Tiene actitud profesional y no de payasa como tantos en el circuito, tomándose muy en serio su papel de tenista, jugando para destacarse y trascender en este deporte y no una más que pasó por aquí, sin shows ridículos que no benefician para nada su carrera. Chica muy seria y concentrada en lo que es y no jugar para el público si no para ella, ya el público se deleitará con su tenis potente y recursivo, mirándola progresar cada día más y no estancarse como tantos.

Really good game great effort ladies Congrats Rybakina 👏 Character building impressive coming through some tough games Goodluck for the finals

BRAWO LENA ❤🌹 DZIEKUJEMY POLSKA🇵🇱

Elena el hielo que arde y quema todo a su paso, !!! Su serenidad es devastadora, inexpugnable !! Qué manera de mantener el pulso y la fortaleza mental !! 🔥

I don´t know if something like a Rybakina fanclub exists, but if it doesn´t someone should set it up straightaway. Not only she is an outstanding tennis player, she is also always so cool and composed, never has a bad gesture or attitude in a match, no over the top celebrations when she wins, most of the time we see a smile on her face.... Definitely my favourite player in the WTA tour. I wish her much more success in the future to come.

Resilient as Rafa, ingenious as Roger, tough as Djokovic this is Elena✊😺

Against Pegula such an experience , calm and precise player , Rybakina was able to win even without playing her best tennis , this brings confidence . Elena has a good margin of progress to make and she will be even better in the future .

Поздравляю с победой Елена ❤

Elena will get sunshine double... she's an ice and ace queen... unstopable right now... lobe her so much❤️

If I was Wimbledon, I'd seed her #1 or #2, regardless of rankings. She'll probably be close to that anyway, even without the 2000 points (she deserves) for winning Wimbledon last year. The pressure will be interesting tho in July - but between now and then she should focus on staying healthy and the results will take care of themselves. So happy for her success.

САЛЕМ С АСТАНЫ 🇰🇿 КАЗАХСТАН! ПОЗДРАВЛЯЮ ВСЕХ ФАНАТОВ ЕЛЕНЫ АНДРЕЕВНЫ РЫБАКИНОЙ С ПРАЗДНИКОМ ПОБЕДЫ НАШЕЙ ЗОЛОТОЙ РЫБКИ! ЭТО БЫЛ ТРИЛЛЕР...Я ЧУТЬ НЕ УМЕР ОТ ТАКОГО НАПРЯЖЕНИЯ МАТЧА ,ЕЩЁ ЭТОТ ДОЖДЬ И ЕЛЕНА С ЗОНТОМ, А ДЖЕССИКА ХОТЕЛА РАЗБИТЬ РАКЕТКУ .....И ПОБЕДА! АЛГА ЕЛЕНА ❤❤❤АЛГА КАЗАХСТАН 🇰🇿 ❤️ 🇰🇿 ❤️ 🇰🇿 ❤️

Congrats Rybaaa queen of calm ness🎉🎉.. Well deserve to win against Pegula. Nice match!

Amazing match! Yelena is amazing. Love her

Impressive mental toughness and intelligent display from Ryba.

😂 Уделала вторую ракетку мира. Просто переступила через нее, как через малое препятствие. Сильный характер нашей Золотой рыбки 🎉😅. Так держать 🤩

Жеңіс құтты болсын! Алға!🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

Rybakina is a great player and very strong mentally. Has a super strong forehand. During this long winning streak she has saved a lot of set points at various times and her game always seems to improve as a match develops. I've been betting on her and it has been profitable! She is still incredibly underrated - in real terms she is the world number 1 right now.

Congratulation! Well done Rybakina💕💕💕

Rybakina this is a comeback 🔥💐Happy victory to us dear fans ! She's the best at everything

So good to watch two ladies crush it with absolutely zero screaming

Rybakina is the future #1.❤❤❤

Dama na korcie.Brawo Pani Jeleno!💐😘

It feels like her whole mindset is becoming stronger and more consistent.

Очень скромная,красивая,приятная женщина!Безупречная игра,осталось выйграть Кырстю,немного осталось!Никому не давай шансов,ты номер один

Молодец .Казахи болеют за тебя и следят за твоими выступлениями.

Elena on the kind of form that enabled her to come back strong in both sets to defeat an on-form Jessica. A true champion who is not only powerful, but able to work out how to damage her opponent. 🙌🙌💪🐬

I feel like both players are really clean in the way they play as in you don't really realize that they're hitting with a lot of pace but it's going really fast and zipping through the court.. congrats to Elena though 👏

I have never seen such an amazing player of Tennis in my life, amazing to see , amazing to win and amazing to bounce back from ashes ,keep going and keep shining,rybakina💐🎁

You can see Rybakina has the determination to be great, and she's doing it. Best player right now.

So strong player...Reybakina❤

Było blisko. Szkoda Peguli. Brawo Rybakina. Ale widać też że coraz trudniej przychodzą jej kolejne zwycięstwa. Zmęczenie

Elena is such an easy player to root for. What’s there not to like about her? Effortless power, gliding movement, killer instinct. All grace and no histrionics.

Sunshine double beckons for Elena. Congrats! 🎉

I am definitely relieved that you won, Elena. Nevertheless, I still think you need to cut down on your UFEs, because there were too many of them. Anyway, good luck to you with your SUNSHINE DOUBLE, Elena....😘😘😘

Champion of our hearts ❤️

Pegula is aged 29 and is also playing doubles and also she had a very tough QF match with potapova hence she lacked the strength needed to overcome rybakina. I think she needs to concentrate only in singles as she needs all the strength needed to complete against young players like iga, Aryna and rybakina.

Best of luck for final match, Elena rybakina 🙏🙏🙌👏👏

Very competitive semi both players have really grown and have something special.