Even with the meltdown of the field in Dubai, three of the top four seeds made the final four. The only exception was Elena Rybakina, who retired in her third-round match.

Anisimova v Pegula is a rematch of the Australian Open quarterfinal, won in straight sets by Pegula as she has in three of her four wins (in four tries) against Anisimova.

Gauff and Svitolina also met in the Australian Open quarterfinals; and Gauff got just three games. They’re 2-2 overall.

Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski was looking for a spot in the doubles final, first up. And got it.

(Dubai is 9 hours ahead of ET).

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Dubai Duty Free Championships
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: WTA 1000 
Surface: Hard Court
Dates:  Feb. 15 – 21, 2026
Prize Money: $4,088,211
Draws: S56 – D28

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Results

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Center Court 

1. [5] Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Luisa Stefani (BRA) def  [4] Anna Danilina (KAZ) / Aleksandra Krunic (SRB)  46 62 [10-6]

2. Laura Siegemund (GER) / Vera Zvonareva (RUS) def Jaqueline Cristian / Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU)  63 76 (6)

3. [4] Jessica Pegula (USA) def [2] Amanda Anisimova (USA) 16 64 63

4. [3] Coco Gauff (USA) vs [7] Elina Svitolina (UKR) 

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