Elina Svitolina vs Cori Gauff predictions, Feb 20, 2026

WTA Dubai, on Friday,

Elina Svitolina

Gauff

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In an anticipated clash at the WTA Dubai, Elina Svitolina takes on Cori Gauff on February 20, 2026. This home match for Svitolina presents a unique opportunity as both players have shown strong recent form, winning three out of their last five matches.

Svitolina, known for her exceptional defensive skills and tactical awareness, will rely on her ability to construct points and maintain court position. Her experience will be crucial in high-pressure situations, especially on her home turf where she typically thrives.

On the other hand, Gauff has been demonstrating impressive form, showcasing a powerful ground game and remarkable agility. Her youthful exuberance combined with a strategic baseline play allows her to put pressure on opponents, making her a formidable contender in this matchup.

With bookmakers favoring Gauff at odds of 1.61 compared to Svitolina’s 2.29, the betting markets indicate a leaning towards the visitor. The model predicts a 59.6% probability of an away victory, with a predicted final score of 0:2.

While Gauff appears favored, Svitolina’s experience and tactical prowess could make this match highly competitive, leaving room for unexpected outcomes. As both players step onto the court, a thrilling contest awaits.

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Svitolina
41.3%
Gauff
58.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 2.28 1.65
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Latest Results

19.02.26 Antonia Ruzic – Elina Svitolina – 1:2
18.02.26 Belinda Bencic – Elina Svitolina – 1:2
17.02.26 Paula Badosa – Elina Svitolina – Badosa P. retired
11.02.26 Anna Kalinskaya – Elina Svitolina – 2:0
10.02.26 Dayana Yastremska – Elina Svitolina – 0:2
19.02.26 Cori Gauff – Alexandra Eala – 2:0
18.02.26 Cori Gauff – Elise Mertens – 2:1
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

Facts

  • Svitolina is ranked WTA: 9. Gauff is ranked WTA: 4.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Gauff may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Gauff could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Svitolina won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:4. (average 1.5:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.01.26 Cori Gauff – Elina Svitolina – 0:2
    30.08.24 Elina Svitolina – Cori Gauff – 1:2
    06.01.24 Cori Gauff – Elina Svitolina – 2:1
    11.02.21 Cori Gauff – Elina Svitolina – 0:2

    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 : 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. (RET.) (1) Ruzic A. 1 : 1
    2 Bencic B. (9) Svitolina E. (7) 1 : 2
    3 Gauff C. (3) Mertens E. 2 : 1
    4 Cirstea S. Eala A. 0 : 2
    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 Ruzic A. Svitolina E. (7) 1 : 2
    2 Gauff C. (3) Eala A. 2 : 0
    3 Tauson C. (12) Pegula J. (4) 1 : 2
    4 Andreeva M. (5) Anisimova A. (2) 1 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Svitolina E. (7) Gauff C. (3)
    2 Pegula J. (4) Anisimova A. (2)

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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