Cori Gauff vs Elise Mertens predictions, Feb 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Cori Gauff

Mertens

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As Cori Gauff prepares to face Elise Mertens in the WTA Dubai on February 19, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing clash between two talented players. Gauff, playing on home soil, enters the match with a solid recent form, having secured victories in 3 of her last 5 encounters. Her aggressive baseline play and exceptional athleticism have been pivotal to her success, allowing her to dictate points and pressure her opponents.

Conversely, Mertens, also with 3 wins in her last 5 matches, brings her own set of strengths to the court. Known for her tactical prowess and ability to hit accurately from the baseline, she can effectively counter Gauff’s aggression with her well-rounded game. Mertens’ versatility makes her a tough opponent, capable of adapting during matches.

Bookmakers favor Gauff with odds of 1.36 for a home win, reflecting a 67% probability of success according to predictive models, while Mertens stands at 3.09, indicating a 33% chance of victory. The predicted final score of 2:0 suggests a straightforward match for Gauff, but in tennis, where form can often be unpredictable, both players will need to deliver their best to secure a win. As always, while Gauff holds the advantage, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Gauff
69.4%		 Mertens
30.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

17.02.26 Cori Gauff – Anna Kalinskaya – 2:0
10.02.26 Elisabaetta Cocciaretto – Cori Gauff – 2:0
27.01.26 Cori Gauff – Elina Svitolina – 0:2
25.01.26 Cori Gauff – Karolina Muchova – 2:1
23.01.26 Cori Gauff – Hailey Baptiste – 2:1		 17.02.26 Elise Mertens – Emma Navarro – 2:0
15.02.26 Marie Bouzkova – Elise Mertens – 0:2
10.02.26 Darya Kasatkina – Elise Mertens – 2:0
08.02.26 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – Elise Mertens – 0:2
26.01.26 Elena Rybakina – Elise Mertens – 2:0

Facts

  • Gauff is ranked WTA: 4. Mertens is ranked WTA: 22.
  • Each of the players is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Gauff may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Gauff is the team to beat.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Gauff won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 8:2. (average 2:0.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.03.24 Elise Mertens – Cori Gauff – 0:2
    01.09.23 Elise Mertens – Cori Gauff – 1:2
    29.05.22 Elise Mertens – Cori Gauff – 0:2
    22.06.21 Elise Mertens – Cori Gauff – 1:2

    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. 2 : 1
    3 Bencic B. (WO.) (9) Bejlek S.
    4 Badosa P. Svitolina E. (7)
    5 Gauff C. (3) Kalinskaya A. 2 : 0
    6 Mertens E. Navarro E. (14) 2 : 0
    7 Noskova L. (10) Cirstea S.
    8 Eala A. Paolini J. (6)
    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 TBD #1 Ruzic A.
    2 Bencic B. (9) TBD #4
    3 Gauff C. (3) Mertens E.
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 Linette M. Tauson C. (12)
    6 Jovic I. (16) Pegula J. (4)
    7 Andreeva M. (5) Cristian J.
    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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