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As Varvara Gracheva prepares to face Jessica Pegula in their upcoming WTA Dubai match on February 17, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing contest between two in-form competitors. Gracheva has shown impressive form recently, securing victories in 4 of her last 5 matches. Her ability to adapt her baseline game and utilize powerful groundstrokes has been a significant factor in her success, making her a formidable opponent on home soil.
Jessica Pegula, currently ranked among the elite, also enters the match with 4 wins from her last 5 encounters. Known for her consistent serve and strong net play, Pegula’s tactical versatility allows her to capitalize on opponent weaknesses effectively. Her experience in high-pressure situations may give her an edge, especially against an up-and-coming player like Gracheva.
The bookmakers favor Pegula, with odds of 1.14 for the away win compared to Gracheva’s 5.6 as the home player. This discrepancy indicates confidence in Pegula’s ability to leverage her experience and skill set. However, Gracheva’s home-court advantage and recent strong performances cannot be overlooked. As the match approaches, both players will be eager to assert their dominance, making this an exciting matchup with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Gracheva 17.1% |
Pegula 82.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.6 | 1.15 | ||
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5.7 | 1.14 | |
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5.69 | 1.12 | ||
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5 | 1.13 |
Latest Results
| 16.02.26 Varvara Gracheva – Rebecca Sramkova – 2:1 14.02.26 Magdalena Frech – Varvara Gracheva – 1:2 13.02.26 Priscilla Hon – Varvara Gracheva – 0:2 11.02.26 Varvara Gracheva – Maria Sakkari – 0:2 10.02.26 Linda Noskova – Varvara Gracheva – 1:2 |
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 23.01.26 Jessica Pegula – Oksana Selekhmeteva – 2:0 21.01.26 Jessica Pegula – McCartney Kessler – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.08.20 Varvara Gracheva – Jessica Pegula – 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. | |
| 4 | Uchijima M. (Q) | Zakharova A. (LL) | |
| 5 | Bencic B. (9) | Bouzas Maneiro J. | 2 : 1 |
| 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) | 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) | |
| 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 | Bencic B. (9) | Bejlek S. | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | Svitolina E. (7) | |
| 5 | Gauff C. (3) | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | Mertens E. | Navarro E. (14) | |
| 7 | Noskova L. (10) | Cirstea S. | |
| 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) | Kasatkina D. | |
| 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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