Antonia Ruzic vs Anastasia Zakharova predictions, Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Antonia Ruzic

Anastasia Zakharova

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In an intriguing clash at the WTA Dubai tournament, Antonia Ruzic will host Anastasia Zakharova on February 17, 2026. With Ruzic playing in familiar conditions, she will look to leverage her home advantage against a formidable opponent.

Recent form indicates a challenging lead-up for Ruzic, who has secured just one victory in her last five matches. This dip in performance may affect her confidence heading into this matchup. Conversely, Zakharova has found her stride, winning three of her last five contests. Her improving form and momentum could make her a tough competitor on the court.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.61 for Ruzic and 2.32 for Zakharova, reflecting the home advantage while also acknowledging the challenging form of Ruzic. Our model suggests a probability of 64.2% for a home win, while Zakharova’s chances stand at 35.8%.

Tactically, Ruzic will need to assert herself early and capitalize on any lapses in Zakharova’s game. However, given the fluctuations in their recent performances, this match promises to be competitive. As always in tennis, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Ruzic
59%		 Zakharova
41%

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Latest Results

16.02.26 Antonia Ruzic – Emma Raducanu – 2:1
13.02.26 Rebecca Sramkova – Antonia Ruzic – 2:1
06.02.26 Antonia Ruzic – Yulia Starodubtseva – 0:2
01.02.26 Antonia Ruzic – Yue Yuan – 1:2
20.01.26 Naomi Osaka – Antonia Ruzic – 2:1		 16.02.26 Moyuka Uchijima – Anastasia Zakharova – 0:2
14.02.26 Elisabaetta Cocciaretto – Anastasia Zakharova – 2:1
13.02.26 Anastasia Zakharova – Julia Grabher – 2:0
09.02.26 Anastasia Zakharova – Jelena Ostapenko – 1:2
07.02.26 Beatriz Haddad Maia – Anastasia Zakharova – 0:2

Facts

  • Ruzic is ranked WTA: 67. Zakharova is ranked WTA: 104.
  • Ruzic is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Zakharova has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Ruzic may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Ruzic might have a minor edge in this game.
  • Recently, there has been no match between the players.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/32-finals

    1 Rybakina E. (1) Bye
    2 Maria T. Birrell K. (Q) 1 : 2
    3 Ruzic A. (LL) Raducanu E. 2 : 1
    4 Uchijima M. (Q) Zakharova A. (LL) 0 : 2
    5 Bencic B. (9) Bouzas Maneiro J. 2 : 1
    6 Sonmez Z. (WC) Bejlek S. (WC) 0 : 2
    7 Siniakova K. Badosa P. 0 : 2
    8 Bye Svitolina E. (7)
    9 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    10 Ostapenko J. Kalinskaya A. 1 : 2
    11 Bouzkova M. Mertens E. 0 : 2
    12 Ruse G. (Q) Navarro E. (14) 0 : 2
    13 Noskova L. (10) Li A. 2 : 1
    14 Cirstea S. Sasnovich A. (Q) 2 : 0
    15 Baptiste H. (RET.) (LL) Eala A. 0 : 1
    16 Bye Paolini J. (6)
    17 Alexandrova E. (8) Bye
    18 Sun L. (WC) Linette M. 1 : 2
    19 Stearns P. (LL) Frech M. (LL) 2 : 0
    20 Kenin S. Tauson C. (12) 0 : 2
    21 Jovic I. (16) Rakhimova K. (LL) 2 : 1
    22 Shnaider D. Joint M. 2 : 0
    23 Gracheva V. (Q) Sramkova R. (Q) 2 : 1
    24 Bye Pegula J. (4)
    25 Andreeva M. (5) Bye
    26 Siegemund L. Kasatkina D. 0 : 2
    27 Seidel E. (Q) Bucsa C. 2 : 0
    28 Cristian J. Marcinko P. (LL) 2 : 0
    29 Samsonova L. (13) Fernandez L. 1 : 2
    30 Yastremska D. Tjen J. (WC) 0 : 2
    31 Pavlyuchenkova A. Krejcikova B. 0 : 2
    32 Bye Anisimova A. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 Rybakina E. (1) Birrell K.
    2 Ruzic A. Zakharova A.
    3 Bencic B. (9) Bejlek S.
    4 Badosa P. Svitolina E. (7)
    5 Gauff C. (3) Kalinskaya A.
    6 Mertens E. Navarro E. (14)
    7 Noskova L. (10) Cirstea S.
    8 Eala A. Paolini J. (6)
    9 Alexandrova E. (8) Linette M.
    10 Stearns P. Tauson C. (12)
    11 Jovic I. (16) Shnaider D.
    12 Gracheva V. Pegula J. (4)
    13 Andreeva M. (5) Kasatkina D.
    14 Seidel E. Cristian J.
    15 Fernandez L. Tjen J. 0 : 2
    16 Krejcikova B. Anisimova A. (WO.) (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 Tjen J. Anisimova A. (2)

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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