Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round
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Elisabetta Cocciaretto faces Emma Raducanu in the first 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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Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu prediction
Elisabetta Cocciaretto is likely to be a very difficult opening opponent for Emma Raducanu in Dubai.
The Italian has been in sizzling form so far in 2026, landing the Hobart title and reaching the last eight in Doha, with the only blip being a first round loss at the Australian Open.
The world number 40 is making a charge back up the rankings and although Raducanu is on the rise too, there remain concerns over her fitness and ability to show resilience in lengthy tussles.
The British number one retired early in Doha after having nothing left in the tank in the final at Club-Napoca.
If Emma is reenergised she is more than capable of winning here, but given the recent frailties on show we like Cocciaretto’s big game and flowing confidence to help her to cause the ranking upset.
Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Raducanu tip: Elisabetta Cocciaretto to win
