Iva Jovic vs Diana Shnaider Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Second Round
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Iva Jovic faces Diana Shnaider 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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Iva Jovic vs Diana Shnaider prediction
Iva Jovic stepped back into the spotlight with a topsy-turvy win over lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova.
The American overcame a second -set blip to triumph 6-1 1-6 6-1 against the Uzebikstani underdog and ensure her first match since the Australian Open went according to plan.
The 18-year-old is now 12-3 for the year and will now meet another young gun Diana Shnaider for the first time.
The 21-year-old Russian outclassed Maya Joint 6-1 6-4 in the first round as she looks for the deep run that will take her back into the top 20.
This will be an intriguing battle. Shnaider’s raw power shades Jovic’s, but there’s perhaps more to the teenager’s all-round game.
It’s taken some red-lining opponents to deny Jovic this year and she’s also showed that she’s up for a scrap when it gets tight and edgy.
This might go the distance if Shnaider serves well, but either way, it’s hard to back against Jovic right now.
Iva Jovic vs Diana Shnaider tip: Iva Jovic to win
