Elina Svitolina vs Varvara Gracheva Preview & Prediction | 2026 Auckland Open (ASB Classic) | First Round
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Elina Svitolina begins her 2026 campaign in Auckland with a first-round match against
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: ASB Tennis Center, Auckland, New Zealand
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Elina Svitolina vs Varvara Gracheva prediction
Elina Svitolina is inside the top 15 of the world rankings at the start of 2026. The Ukrainian was consistent last season as she got through to five quarter-finals, which included two Grand Slams at the Australian and French Opens. She picked up a title in Rouen and made the semi-finals in Madrid, but a big title alluded her. Svitolina only suffered one first-round exit last season, thought it did arrive at the US Open last August.
Varvara Gracheva is her first-round opponent. She is outside the top 70 and was unable to make a final last season. Her most impressive display was her run from qualifying to the quarter-finals in Cincinnati, while her best overall result was a semi-final finish in Eastbourne on the WTA Tour.
This is likely to be a straight-forward victory for Svitolina, who will be expected to come out on top against a lower-ranked opponent.
Elina Svitolina vs Varvara Gracheva tip: Elina Svitolina to win 2-0
