Belinda Bencic vs Elina Svitolina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Round of 16
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Belinda Bencic faces Elina Svitolina in the round of 16 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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Belinda Bencic vs Elina Svitolina prediction
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina will do battle for the sixth time in a clash of two of the most in-form players in 2026.
The Swiss progressed to the round of 16 without hitting a ball as Sara Bejlek withdrew while Svitolina was leading 6-4 when Paula Badosa retired.
It means both players should be fresh for what could be an intriguing tussle.
Elina leads the head-to-head 3-2 and has won the last three, but the only meeting in the past seven years came in Miami 11 months ago when the Ukrainian rampaged to a 6-1 6-2 victory.
This showdown should be closer and that opening set is likely to be key.
The level they are both playing at suggests it could go three but it’s so tough to call - with unfavourable outright winner odds - that looking at total games may be shrewd.
Belinda Bencic vs Elina Svitolina tip: Over 20.5 games
