WTA DubaiHard1/8-finals18 Feb 2026 · 10:05
I. Jovic
#16 · USA
VS
J. Pegula
#5 · USA
JOVIC
3.14
·
PEGULA
1.42

Odds

Market
Jovic
Pegula
Winner
3.14
1.42
Total
line 16.5
1.08
Over 16.5
5.6
Under 16.5
Total
line 17.0
1.1
Over 17.0
5.2
Under 17.0
Handicap
games
2.38
-2.0 games
1.53
+2 games
Handicap
games
2.24
-2.5 games
1.59
+2.5 games

Player analysis

I. Jovic comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.1, meaning I. Jovic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving I. Jovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -2.08Trend up

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

Recent form

Hard court stats

Jovic
Stat
Pegula
69.2%
Win rate
66.4%
63–28
W–L
290–147

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted40%
BP saved60%
Aces2
Double faults1
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted30%
BP saved70%
Aces3
Double faults2

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.

01
Hard 01
I. Jovic vs J. Pegula head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA DubaiHard1/8-finalsPegula4-6 2-6