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 34. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.6 to 22.1, with at least one match where J. Pegula was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving J. Pegula vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 4.16Trend mixed

A. Anisimova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. 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 -43 over recent matches.

DS 5.21Trend mixed

Recent form

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 converted30%
BP saved70%
Aces3
Double faults2
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved30%
Aces3
Double faults3

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

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 OpenHardAustralian Open - Quarter-finalsPegula6-2 7-6
TorontoHardFinalPegula6-3 2-6 6-1
WTA CharlestonClay1/16-finalsPegula3-6 6-4 7-6