Clara Tauson vs Jessica Pegula predictions, Feb 20, 2026

Feb 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Dubai, on Friday,

Tauson

Jessica Pegula

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As Clara Tauson prepares to face Jessica Pegula in the WTA Dubai event on February 20, 2026, both players come into this match with varying degrees of confidence. Tauson, playing at home, has secured victories in 3 of her last 5 matches, showcasing a resilient playstyle that often thrives on aggressive baseline exchanges and strong serve dynamics. However, she will need to elevate her game to contend effectively against Pegula.

Jessica Pegula, ranked high in recent performances, boasts an impressive 4 wins from her last 5 outings. Known for her strategic shot placement and robust defensive skills, Pegula has a keen ability to exploit her opponent’s weaknesses. Her consistent form and adeptness at handling high-pressure situations make her a formidable opponent in any matchup.

With bookmakers favoring Pegula at odds of 1.4 compared to Tauson’s 2.65, the predicted probabilities indicate a 62.8% likelihood of an away victory, contrasting with a 37.2% chance for the home player. The anticipated final score stands at 0:2, reflecting Pegula’s dominance in recent encounters.

Ultimately, while Pegula enters as the favorite, tennis often brings surprises, and Tauson could very well leverage home advantage to challenge her opponent. Fans can expect a competitive contest.

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Tauson
34.6%		 Pegula
65.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Latest Results

18.02.26 Magda Linette – Clara Tauson – 0:2
17.02.26 Peyton Stearns – Clara Tauson – 0:2
16.02.26 Sofia Kenin – Clara Tauson – 0:2
09.02.26 Katerina Siniakova – Clara Tauson – 2:0
06.02.26 Sara Bejlek – Clara Tauson – 2:1		 18.02.26 Iva Jovic – Jessica Pegula – 0:2
17.02.26 Varvara Gracheva – Jessica Pegula – 0:2
29.01.26 Jessica Pegula – Elena Rybakina – 0:2
27.01.26 Jessica Pegula – Amanda Anisimova – 2:0
25.01.26 Jessica Pegula – Madison Keys – 2:0

Facts

  • Tauson is ranked WTA: 15. Pegula is ranked WTA: 5.
  • In recent matches, Tauson has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Pegula is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Pegula may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Pegula might have a minor edge in this game.
  • We predict that Pegula will win today’s game, with odds of 1.4.
  • 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 : 0
    2 Ruzic A. Zakharova A. 2 : 1
    3 Bencic B. (WO.) (9) Bejlek S.
    4 Badosa P. (RET.) Svitolina E. (7) 0 : 1
    5 Gauff C. (3) Kalinskaya A. 2 : 0
    6 Mertens E. Navarro E. (14) 2 : 0
    7 Noskova L. (10) Cirstea S. 0 : 2
    8 Eala A. Paolini J. (6) 2 : 0
    9 Alexandrova E. (8) Linette M. 1 : 2
    10 Stearns P. Tauson C. (12) 0 : 2
    11 Jovic I. (16) Shnaider D. 2 : 1
    12 Gracheva V. Pegula J. (4) 0 : 2
    13 Andreeva M. (WO.) (5) Kasatkina D.
    14 Seidel E. (RET.) Cristian J. 0 : 1
    15 Fernandez L. Tjen J. 0 : 2
    16 Krejcikova B. Anisimova A. (WO.) (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 Rybakina E. (1) Ruzic A.
    2 Bencic B. (9) Svitolina E. (7)
    3 Gauff C. (3) Mertens E.
    4 Cirstea S. Eala A.
    5 Linette M. Tauson C. (12) 0 : 2
    6 Jovic I. (16) Pegula J. (4) 0 : 2
    7 Andreeva M. (5) Cristian J. 2 : 0
    8 Tjen J. Anisimova A. (2) 0 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 Tauson C. (12) Pegula J. (4)
    4 Andreeva M. (5) Anisimova A. (2)

    Semi-finals

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

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    WTA Dubai Outrights

    1. Rybakina Elena: 3.24 (23.22%)

    2. Gauff Coco: 5.46 (13.79%)

    3. Anisimova Amanda: 5.84 (12.89%)

    4. Pegula Jessica: 7 (10.76%)

    5. Andreeva Mirra: 7.5 (10.04%)

    6. Svitolina Elina: 10 (7.53%)

    7. Jovic Iva: 15 (5.02%)

    8. Tauson Clara: 23 (3.27%)

    9. Bencic Belinda: 23 (3.27%)

    10. Cirstea Sorana: 23 (3.27%)

    11. Mertens Elise: 26 (2.9%)

    12. Tjen Janice: 61.4 (1.23%)

    13. Eala Alexandra: 80.2 (0.94%)

    14. Linette Magda: 100.2 (0.75%)

    15. Cristian Jaqueline: 130.2 (0.58%)

    16. Ruzic Antonia: 140.2 (0.54%)

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