Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro predictions, Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Dubai, on Tuesday,

Elise Mertens

Navarro

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In an exciting clash at the WTA Dubai event on February 17, 2026, Elise Mertens will face Emma Navarro in what promises to be a captivating matchup. Mertens, competing on home soil, brings a solid recent record, having secured victory in 3 of her last 5 matches. Her tactical game is built on strong baseline play and effective shot placement, which can put significant pressure on her opponent.

Conversely, Emma Navarro has had a slightly tougher run, winning only 2 of her last 5 outings. Despite this, she possesses a dynamic playing style characterized by aggressive net approaches and powerful serves that can disrupt Mertens’s rhythm. Navarro’s ability to adapt her strategy mid-match may be crucial in this encounter.

The bookmakers list Mertens as the favorite with odds of 1.5, reflecting a 60.8% probability in our model for a home win, while Navarro’s chances stand at 39.2% with odds of 2.35. While Mertens has the advantage of familiarity with the local conditions, Navarro’s determination and tactical flexibility could make for an unpredictable contest. As always in tennis, the outcome remains uncertain, making this match one to watch closely.

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Mertens
61%		 Navarro
39%

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Betting Odds

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Best for US Customers 1.5 2.35

Latest Results

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
23.01.26 Elise Mertens – Nikola Bartunkova – 2:0		 16.02.26 Elena Gabriela Ruse – Emma Navarro – 0:2
10.02.26 Emma Navarro – Anna Kalinskaya – 1:2
09.02.26 Emma Navarro – Tatjana Maria – 2:0
03.02.26 Hailey Baptiste – Emma Navarro – 2:1
18.01.26 Magda Linette – Emma Navarro – 2:1

Facts

  • Mertens is ranked WTA: 22. Navarro is ranked WTA: 19.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Navarro may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Mertens will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Mertens won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:4. (average 0.5:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.02.24 Emma Navarro – Elise Mertens – 2:0
    12.01.24 Elise Mertens – Emma Navarro – 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.
    4 Uchijima M. (Q) Zakharova A. (LL)
    5 Bencic B. (9) Bouzas Maneiro J.
    6 Sonmez Z. (WC) Bejlek S. (WC) 0 : 2
    7 Siniakova K. Badosa P.
    8 Bye Svitolina E. (7)
    9 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    10 Ostapenko J. Kalinskaya A.
    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)
    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.
    27 Seidel E. (Q) Bucsa C. 2 : 0
    28 Cristian J. Marcinko P. (LL)
    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 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 Bejlek S.
    4 TBD #7 Svitolina E. (7)
    5 Gauff C. (3) TBD #10
    6 Mertens E. Navarro E. (14)
    7 Noskova L. (10) TBD #14
    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) TBD #26
    14 Seidel E. TBD #28
    15 Fernandez L. Tjen J.
    16 Krejcikova B. Anisimova A. (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 TBD #15 TBD #16

    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

    WTA Dubai Outrights

    1. Rybakina Elena: 3.5 (20.43%)

    2. Gauff Coco: 7.63 (9.38%)

    3. Anisimova Amanda: 7.75 (9.23%)

    4. Pegula Jessica: 9.63 (7.43%)

    5. Andreeva Mirra: 12 (5.96%)

    6. Mboko Victoria: 14 (5.11%)

    7. Svitolina Elina: 14 (5.11%)

    8. Jovic Iva: 19.25 (3.71%)

    9. Shnaider Diana: 30.25 (2.36%)

    10. Mertens Elise: 32.25 (2.22%)

    11. Fernandez Leylah: 32.25 (2.22%)

    12. Noskova Linda: 34 (2.1%)

    13. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 34.5 (2.07%)

    14. Bencic Belinda: 38 (1.88%)

    15. Paolini Jasmine: 41 (1.74%)

    16. Tauson Clara: 42.25 (1.69%)

    17. Raducanu Emma: 42.25 (1.69%)

    18. Bejlek Sara: 46.75 (1.53%)

    19. Cirstea Sorana: 47.5 (1.51%)

    20. Ruse Elena Gabriela: 51 (1.4%)

    21. Kalinskaya Anna: 66.5 (1.08%)

    22. Tjen Janice: 75.5 (0.95%)

    23. Badosa Paula: 86 (0.83%)

    24. Kenin Sofia: 88.5 (0.81%)

    25. Ostapenko Jelena: 96 (0.74%)

    26. Siniakova Katerina: 100.5 (0.71%)

    27. Siegemund Laura: 125.5 (0.57%)

    28. Navarro Emma: 133.5 (0.54%)

    29. Krejcikova Barbora: 163.5 (0.44%)

    30. Linette Magda: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Stearns Peyton: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Sramkova Rebecca: 213.5 (0.33%)

    33. Eala Alexandra: 221 (0.32%)

    34. Birrell Kimberly: 238.5 (0.3%)

    35. Cristian Jaqueline: 251 (0.28%)

    36. Cocciaretto Elisabetta: 251 (0.28%)

    37. Gracheva Varvara: 251 (0.28%)

    38. Seidel Ella: 251 (0.28%)

    39. Kasatkina Daria: 267.67 (0.27%)

    40. Bouzas Maneiro Jessica: 276 (0.26%)

    41. Sasnovich Aliaksandra: 276 (0.26%)

    42. Uchijima Moyuka: 276 (0.26%)

    43. Sonmez Zeynep: 301 (0.24%)

    44. Rakhimova Kamilla: 301 (0.24%)

    45. Zakharova Anastasia: 301 (0.24%)

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