DUBAI DRAW. Aryna Sabalenka’s prediction with H2H and rankings

Dubai draw - Aryna Sabalenka. See the draw preview and prediction with Alize Cornet, Anett Kontaveit, Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova, Elina Svitolina at the Dubai Duty Free Championships.

Aryna Sabalenka Stats info

Aryna Sabalenka is about to start her campaign in the draw in Dubai. Last season in Dubai, Aryna lost in the quarter to Simona Halep 3-6 6-2 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, she managed to beat Elise Mertens 6-4 6-3 and Maria Sakkari 6-2 4-6 6-1.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Aryna Sabalenka’s projected draw together with the likely opponents at Dubai Duty Free Championships. Sabalenka has a a good record (5-2) with the plausible opponents.

R1R1 – Bye
R2 – Alize Cornet (59) – H2H 0-1
R3 – Anett Kontaveit (24) – H2H 2-0
or Sorana Cirstea (67) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Iga Swiatek (15) – H2H 0-0
or Garbine Muguruza (16) – H2H 1-1
1/2 – Karolina Pliskova (6) – H2H 2-0
or Elise Mertens (18) – H2H 4-2
Fin – Elina Svitolina (5) – H2H 1-1
or Petra Kvitova (10) – H2H 2-2

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R2 – Alize Cornet’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Alize Cornet

Alize Cornet has a 4-5 record in 2021, 4-4 on hard. In the last 17 years, Alize has a 189-155 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships the French player didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Alize Cornet

This contest would be 2nd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Alize Cornet play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Cornet (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard .

R3 – Anett Kontaveit’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Aryna Sabalenka

Anett Kontaveit has a 8-3 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 11 years, Anett has a 133-81 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kontaveit won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Anett’s best achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal in Melbourne.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Anett lost to Petra Martic in the quarter 7-6(4) 6-1.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Anett Kontaveit

This would be the 3rd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Anett Kontaveit face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard .

Possibly, Aryna Sabalenka may square off with Sorana Cirstea. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Iga Swiatek has a 9-2 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 4 years, the Pole has a 40-15 record on hard. Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 5 matches winning streak.

Her most significant achievement of the year was conquering the title in in Adelaide where she overcame Belinda Bencic in the final 6-2 6-2.

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Iga didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Iga Swiatek

There is no head to head record between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Aryna Sabalenka could take on Garbine Muguruza. Their H2H record is 1-1.

1/2 – Karolina Pliskova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Aryna Sabalenka

Karolina Pliskova has a 5-4 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the last 14 years, Pliskova has a 269-136 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Karolina was defeated by Elena Rybakina in the quarter 7-6(1) 6-3.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Karolina Pliskova

This match would represent the 3rd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Pliskova clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .

Alternatively, Aryna Sabalenka may come up against Elise Mertens. Their H2H is 4-2 for Aryna Sabalenka.

Final – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

Elina Svitolina has a 9-4 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, the Ukrainian 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 the Ukrainian was overcome by Jennifer Brady in the 1st round 6-2 6-1.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elina Svitolina

This would be the 3rd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina square off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Sabalenka on hard .

Yet, Aryna Sabalenka could compete against Petra Kvitova. Their H2H is 2-2.