Peyton Stearns vs Clara Tauson Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Second Round
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Peyton Stearns faces Clara Tauson 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
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Peyton Stearns vs Clara Tauson prediction
Clara Tauson brushed aside Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Dubai.
The Dane edged a tie-break in the opener before roaring clear to post a 7-6 6-2 victory over the former Australian Open champion.
Next up, the 12th seed faces another American in Peyton Stearns after lucky loser thumped Magdalena Frech 6-4 6-2.
The world number 55 will feel she can conjure up an upset here having triumphed 6-3 6-0 at the US Open in 2023.
Tauson will be keen to set the record straight in this second meeting and the Scandinavian has been in sharper form recently, suggesting she should have the confidence, resilience and desire to grit this out if it gets close.
Peyton Stearns vs Clara Tauson tip: Clara Tauson to win
