Site data updated: 2026-07-18 16:30 UTC
Elina Svitolina def. Belinda Bencic
4-6 6-1 6-3
Match Information
| Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Dubai |
| Category | WTA 1000 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Round | R16 |
| Winner | Elina Svitolina |
| Score | 4-6 6-1 6-3 |
| Loser | Belinda Bencic |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Elina Svitolina | Belinda Bencic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | UKR | SUI |
| Birth date | Sep 12, 1994 | Mar 10, 1997 |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Height | 174 | 175 |
| 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) | 2,055 | 1,987 |
| Career W-L | 429–227 | 298–187 |
| Career earnings | $30,204,956 | $17,050,641 |
Path
Elina Svitolina's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | R32 | Paula Badosa | 6-4 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data |
Elina Svitolina's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | QF | Antonia Ruzic | 3-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data |
Belinda Bencic's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | R64 | Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | 2-6 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data |