Antonia Ruzic vs Anastasia Zakharova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Second Round
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Antonia Ruzic faces Anastasia Zakharova in the second round at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Antonia Ruzic vs Anastasia Zakharova prediction
Antonia Ruzic made the most of a reprieve to sink Emma Raducanu and end a barren run.
The Croatian won a topsy-turvy match with the Brit by a 6-1 5-7 6-2 scoreline to pick up a first victory in six matches.
The world number 67 now takes on another lucky loser in the shape of world number 104 Anastasia Zakharova, who eased to a 6-2 6-4 triumph over Moyuka Uchijima.
This will be a first meeting and there’s plenty on the line with a spot in the round of 16 at a top tier event at stake.
Ruzic had ended last season on a high and started the year with a run to the last four in Hobart. The 23-year-old definitely has a big game when the dots connects and that win over Raducanu may well give her the impetus and confidence boost to continue her upward trajectory here.
Antonia Ruzic vs Anastasia Zakharova tip: Antonia Ruzic to win
