Even with the meltdown of the field in Dubai, three of the top four seeds made the final four. The only exception was Elena Rybakina, who retired in her third-round match.
Anisimova v Pegula is a rematch of the Australian Open quarterfinal, won in straight sets by Pegula as she has in three of her four wins (in four tries) against Anisimova.
Gauff and Svitolina also met in the Australian Open quarterfinals; and Gauff got just three games. They’re 2-2 overall.
Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski is looking for a spot in the doubles final, first up.
(Dubai is 9 hours ahead of ET).
Dubai Duty Free Championships
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hard Court
Dates: Feb. 15 – 21, 2026
Prize Money: $4,088,211
Draws: S56 – D28
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Center Court (1:30 p.m. start – 4:30 a.m. ET)
1. [4] Anna Danilina (KAZ) / Aleksandra Krunic (SRB) vs [5] Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Luisa Stefani (BRA)
2. Laura Siegemund (GER) / Vera Zvonareva (RUS) vs Jaqueline Cristian / Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU)
3. [2] Amanda Anisimova (USA) vs [4] Jessica Pegula (USA) (not before 5 p.m.)
4. [3] Coco Gauff (USA) vs [7] Elina Svitolina (UKR) (not before 7 p.m.)
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