Elena Rybakina vs Antonia Ruzic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Round of 16

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Elena Rybakina faces Antonia Ruzic in the round of 16 at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships

Ranking points: WTA 1000

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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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Elena Rybakina vs Antonia Ruzic prediction

Elena Rybakina quickly got back to winning ways with a demolition of Kimberly Birrell.

The Kazakhstani star put aside the end of her supreme streak in Doha with a crushing 6-1 6-2 triumph over the Aussie underdog.

The top seed will now lock horns with Antonia Ruzic, who followed up her defeat of Emma Raducanu with a 6-1 6-7 6-1 drubbing of Anastasia Zakharova.

The Croatian will climb into the top 60 for the first time as a result of her surprise run, but it will shock few readers that we feel this is where it ends in Dubai.

Rybakina is hitting so confidently right now that few players can live with her and Ruzic doesn't have the defence or weapons to defy the Australian Open champion.

Once again it’s probably a case of how many games Antonia can get on the board.

Elena Rybakina vs Antonia Ruzic tip: Under 19.5 games