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The upcoming WTA clash between Hailey Baptiste and Shuai Zhang in Dubai on February 13, 2026, promises to be a compelling showdown. Baptiste, competing on home soil, enters the match with a recent record of 3 wins in her last 5 outings, showcasing her strong competitive edge. Her performance has been characterized by aggressive baseline play and effective serving, providing her with a solid foundation for this matchup.
Conversely, Shuai Zhang has struggled lately, securing only 1 victory in her last 5 matches. Despite her experience and tactical acumen, Zhang has faced difficulties in maintaining consistent form, which may impact her confidence against a resurgent opponent like Baptiste. Zhang’s play often relies on her ability to manipulate the court and set up powerful groundstrokes, but if she cannot find her rhythm, she could be in for a tough match.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.67 for a Baptiste win and 2.05 for Zhang, reflecting the slight edge Baptiste holds. Our model gives her a 52.2% chance of winning, compared to Zhang’s 47.8%. With Baptiste’s recent form and home advantage, the predicted scoreline leans towards a decisive 2:0 victory. However, in tennis, anything can happen, making this encounter one to watch closely.
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| Baptiste 55.1% |
Zhang 44.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | 2.05 |
Latest Results
| 06.02.26 Hailey Baptiste – Ekaterina Alexandrova – 1:2 06.02.26 Hailey Baptiste – Storm Hunter – Canceled 05.02.26 Ludmilla Samsonova – Hailey Baptiste – 1:2 03.02.26 Hailey Baptiste – Emma Navarro – 2:1 01.02.26 Hailey Baptiste – Teodora Kostovic – 2:1 |
06.02.26 Vera Zvonareva – Shuai Zhang – 2:0 19.01.26 Shuai Zhang – Taylah Preston – 1:2 09.01.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Shuai Zhang – 2:1 06.01.26 Elena Rybakina – Shuai Zhang – 2:0 04.01.26 Shuai Zhang – Ashlyn Krueger – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.08.21 Hailey Baptiste – Shuai Zhang – 0:2 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/32-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Alexandrova E. | Kudermetova V. (Q) | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Sramkova R. | Tauson C. | 0 : 2 |
| 4 | Svitolina E. | Kalinskaya A. (15) | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Shnaider D. (11) | Frech M. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Noskova L. | Putintseva Y. | 2 : 0 |
| 7 | Samsonova L. | Pavlyuchenkova A. | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Bye | Pegula J. (5) | |
| 9 | Gauff C. (3) | Bye | |
| 10 | Kessler M. | Anisimova A. | 2 : 0 |
| 11 | Sakkari M. | Raducanu E. (WC) | 0 : 2 |
| 12 | Lamens S. (Q) | Muchova K. (14) | 0 : 2 |
| 13 | Kasatkina D. (10) | Cirstea S. (WC) | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | Parks A. (Q) | Wang Xin. | 2 : 0 |
| 15 | Bencic B. | Ito A. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Bye | Navarro E. (8) | |
| 17 | Rybakina E. (6) | Bye | |
| 18 | Uchijima M. (Q) | Ostapenko J. | 2 : 0 |
| 19 | Mertens E. | Fernandez L. | 2 : 0 |
| 20 | Sun L. | Badosa P. (9) | 0 : 2 |
| 21 | Vekic D. (16) | Kenin S. (WC) | 0 : 2 |
| 22 | Siniakova K. (Q) | Kostyuk M. | 0 : 2 |
| 23 | Lys E. (Q) | Begu I. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 24 | Bye | Paolini J. (4) | |
| 25 | Zheng Q. (7) | Bye | |
| 26 | Jabeur O. | Stearns P. | 0 : 2 |
| 27 | Vondrousova M. | Garcia C. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 28 | Avanesyan E. | Andreeva M. (12) | 0 : 2 |
| 29 | Haddad Maia B. (13) | Potapova A. | 0 : 2 |
| 30 | Linette M. | Yastremska D. | 0 : 2 |
| 31 | Azarenka V. | Kalinina A. | 2 : 1 |
| 32 | Bye | Swiatek I. (2) |
1/16-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Kudermetova V. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Tauson C. | Svitolina E. | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Shnaider D. (11) | Noskova L. | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Samsonova L. | Pegula J. (5) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Gauff C. (3) | Kessler M. | 0 : 2 |
| 6 | Raducanu E. | Muchova K. (14) | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Cirstea S. | Parks A. | 2 : 1 |
| 8 | Bencic B. | Navarro E. (8) | 1 : 2 |
| 9 | Rybakina E. (6) | Uchijima M. | 2 : 0 |
| 10 | Mertens E. | Badosa P. (9) | 0 : 2 |
| 11 | Kenin S. | Kostyuk M. | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Lys E. | Paolini J. (4) | 0 : 2 |
| 13 | Zheng Q. (7) | Stearns P. | 1 : 2 |
| 14 | Vondrousova M. | Andreeva M. (12) | 0 : 2 |
| 15 | Potapova A. | Yastremska D. | 0 : 2 |
| 16 | Azarenka V. | Swiatek I. (2) | 0 : 2 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Tauson C. | 0 : 2 |
| 2 | Noskova L. | Pegula J. (5) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Kessler M. | Muchova K. (14) | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Cirstea S. | Navarro E. (8) | 2 : 1 |
| 5 | Rybakina E. (6) | Badosa P. (9) | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Kenin S. | Paolini J. (4) | 2 : 0 |
| 7 | Stearns P. | Andreeva M. (12) | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Yastremska D. | Swiatek I. (2) | 0 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tauson C. | Noskova L. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Muchova K. (14) | Cirstea S. | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Rybakina E. (6) | Kenin S. | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Andreeva M. (12) | Swiatek I. (2) | 2 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Tauson C. | Muchova K. (14) | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Rybakina E. (6) | Andreeva M. (12) | 1 : 2 |
Final
| 1 | Tauson C. | Andreeva M. (12) | 0 : 2 |
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