Jessica Pegula def. Clara Tauson
6-3 2-6 6-4
Jessica Pegula defeated Clara Tauson 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinal on hard courts on February 19, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jessica Pegula | Clara Tauson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | DEN |
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1994 | Dec 21, 2002 |
| Age | 31 | 23 |
| Height | 170 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,888 | 2,530 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,103 | 1,866 |
| Current career W-L | 300–139 | 101–92 |
| Current career earnings | $26,151,104 | $5,559,250 |
Path
Jessica Pegula's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iva Jovic | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 2026 | R16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Anisimova | 1-6 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 20, 2026 | SF |
Clara Tauson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magda Linette | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 2026 | R16 |
| Peyton Stearns | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2026 | R32 |
| Sofia Kenin | 7-6(4) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 2026 | R64 |