Jessica Pegula def. Iva Jovic
6-4 6-2
Jessica Pegula defeated Iva Jovic 6-4 6-2 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships third round on hard courts on February 18, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jessica Pegula | Iva Jovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1994 | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Age | 31 | 18 |
| Height | 170 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,888 | 2,008 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,096 | 1,889 |
| Current career W-L | 300–139 | 46–27 |
| Current career earnings | $26,151,104 | $3,035,036 |
Path
Jessica Pegula's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varvara Gracheva | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2026 | R32 |
Jessica Pegula's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Tauson | 6-3 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 2026 | QF |
Iva Jovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Shnaider | 6-4 1-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2026 | R32 |
| Kamilla Rakhimova | 6-1 1-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 2026 | R64 |