Elina Svitolina def. Belinda Bencic
4-6 6-1 6-3
Elina Svitolina defeated Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-1 6-3 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships third round on hard courts on February 18, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Win Probability
How the market's view of each player's chances changed through the match.
Focus the chart and use the left and right arrow keys to inspect probability updates.
Player Comparison
| Field | Elina Svitolina | Belinda Bencic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | UKR | SUI |
| Birth date | Sep 12, 1994 | Mar 10, 1997 |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Height | 174 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,260 | 2,843 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,056 | 1,987 |
| Current career W-L | 450–234 | 310–192 |
| Current career earnings | $30,597,396 | $17,231,250 |
Path
Elina Svitolina's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Badosa | 6-4 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2026 | R32 |
Elina Svitolina's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonia Ruzic | 3-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 2026 | QF |
Belinda Bencic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | 2-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 2026 | R64 |