WTA DubaiHardSemi-finals20 Feb 2026 · 14:55
J. Pegula
#5 · USA
VS
A. Anisimova
#6 · USA
PEGULA
1.59
·
ANISIMOVA
2.53

Odds

Market
Pegula
Anisimova
Winner
1.59
2.53
Total
line 17.5
1.13
Over 17.5
4.55
Under 17.5
Total
line 18.0
1.15
Over 18.0
4.25
Under 18.0
Handicap
games
5.8
-6.5 games
1.11
+6.5 games
Handicap
games
5.35
-6.0 games
1.12
+6 games

Player analysis

J. Pegula shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 32. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving J. Pegula vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Pegula has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

DS 7.36Trend up

A. Anisimova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.0 to 43.2, with at least one match where A. Anisimova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Anisimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Anisimova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.

DS 8.13Trend mixed

Recent form

Recent form bar chartLWWWW

4W 1L last 5

11 MarMboko6-4 6-1L
9 MarRaducanu1-6 1-6W
7 MarBlinkova7-5 1-6 0-6W
20 FebAnisimova1-6 6-4 6-3W
19 FebAndreeva6-2 5-7 6-7W
Recent form bar chartWLLLW

2W 3L last 5

13 MarPegula1-6 6-7W
11 MarPegula6-3 7-6L
9 MarPegula4-6 6-3 6-2L
8 MarPegula4-6 6-2 6-3L
21 FebSvitolina2-6 4-6W

Hard court stats

Pegula
Stat
Anisimova
66.4%
Win rate
63.7%
290–147
W–L
130–74

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved40%
Aces7
Double faults2
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved40%
Aces3
Double faults4

Head to head

40
Hard 30
Clay 10
J. Pegula vs A. Anisimova head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA DubaiHardSemi-finalsPegula1-6 6-4 6-3
WTA Australian OpenHardQuarter-finalsPegula6-2 7-6
WTA TorontoHardFinalPegula6-3 2-6 6-1
WTA CharlestonClay1/16-finalsPegula3-6 6-4 7-6