Karolina Pliskova is starting her campaign in the draw in Dubai. Last year in Dubai, Karolina lost in the quarter to Elena Rybakina 7-61 6-3. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Kristina Mladenovic 6-1 6-2. The Czech will try to conquer the title after she was the runner-up once in 2015.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Karolina Pliskova’s projected draw including the likely opponents at Dubai Duty Free Championships. The Czech has a weak record (8-9) against the projected opposition.
R2 – Anastasija Sevastova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Anastasija Sevastova
Anastasija Sevastova has a 4-5 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the previous 15 years, Sevastova has a 156-108 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Anastasija lost to Marketa Vondrousova in the 1st round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Anastasija Sevastova
This contest would be 4th time that Karolina Pliskova and Anastasija Sevastova square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Sevastova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .
R3 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula has a 13-4 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. During the last 13 years, Jessica has a 134-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of her last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the semifinal in Doha.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Jessica didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Jessica Pegula
This match would represent the 2nd time that Karolina Pliskova and Jessica Pegula clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Pegula (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
On the other hand, Karolina Pliskova may square off with Kristina Mladenovic. Their head to head is 4-2 for Karolina Pliskova.
1/4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Karolina Pliskova
Elise Mertens has a 8-1 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, Mertens has a 195-85 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belgian won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the season was conquering the tournament in in Melbourne where she defeated Kaia Kanepi in the final 6-4 6-1.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Elise was overcome by Aryna Sabalenka in the 2nd round 6-4 6-3.
H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Elise Mertens
This contest would be 3rd time that Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Pliskova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .
Nonetheless, Karolina Pliskova could square off with Caroline Garcia. Their head to head is 4-3 for Caroline Garcia.
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka has a 9-3 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 6 years, Sabalenka has a 119-53 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current year was winning the competition in in Abu Dhabi where she beat Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-2 6-2.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships the Belarussian capitulated to Simona Halep in the quarter 3-6 6-2 6-2.
H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 3rd time that Karolina Pliskova and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
On the other hand, Karolina Pliskova may play Iga Swiatek. Their head to head record is 0-0.
Final – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-4 for Karolina Pliskova
Elina Svitolina has a 9-4 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, Svitolina has a 236-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Ukrainian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Svitolina was overcome by Jennifer Brady in the 1st round 6-2 6-1.
H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Elina Svitolina
This match would represent the 10th time that Karolina Pliskova and Elina Svitolina fight against each other. The head to head is 5-4 for Pliskova (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard .
Anyhow, Karolina Pliskova may compete against Petra Kvitova. Their head to head record is 3-1 for Petra Kvitova.
