Iva Jovic vs Jessica Pegula – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:2
18/02/2026 at 03:55 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • WTA - SINGLES: Dubai, hard - 1/8-finals

Match Stats

Aces
35
Double Faults
11
1st serve percentage
60%75%
1st serve points won
58% (21/36)81% (29/36)
2nd serve points won
63% (15/24)67% (8/12)
Break Points Saved
63% (5/8)100% (1/1)
1st return points won
25% (9/36)42% (15/36)
2nd return points won
33% (4/12)38% (9/24)
Break Points Converted
0% (0/1)38% (3/8)
Service Points Won
59% (35/59)77% (37/48)
Return Points Won
23% (11/48)41% (24/59)
Total Points Won
43% (46/107)57% (61/107)
Last 10 balls
46
Match points saved
00
Service games won
67% (6/9)100% (9/9)
Return games won
0% (0/9)33% (3/9)
Total games won
33% (6/18)67% (12/18)

Chances of winning


Iva Jovic
31.9%
Jessica Pegula
68.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
34.4% 65.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

38.9% 61.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Iva Jovic has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.5%)
  • Jessica Pegula has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Iva Jovic than the current prediction. (+7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Iva Jovic, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Jessica Pegula than the current prediction. (-7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Jessica Pegula, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Iva Jovic - Jessica Pegula Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.98
    (2.75)

    1.4
    (1.44)
    4.8%
    (5.8%)
    What is the prediction for Iva Jovic - Jessica Pegula?
  • Users Predictions: 11 users predict this event. Jovic will win (votes: 3 - 27.3%). Pegula will win (votes: 8 - 72.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Pegula: 46.4%99%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +1.5 Sets - Jovic (1.75) (votes: 1 - 50%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Jessica Pegula will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 5 high ROI users predict this event. Jovic (votes: 1 - 20%). Pegula (votes: 4 - 80%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • Jovic is ranked WTA: 20. Pegula is ranked WTA: 5.
    • In recent matches, Jovic has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Pegula is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Jovic may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Pegula is considered a favorite.
    • We predict that Pegula will win today's game, with odds of 1.4.
    • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Jovic won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:2.
    Latest results of Iva Jovic
    Latest results of Jessica Pegula
    Draw
    Singles - Main

    1/32-finals
    1Rybakina E. (1)Bye
    2Maria T.Birrell K. (Q)1 : 2
    3Ruzic A. (LL)Raducanu E.2 : 1
    4Uchijima M. (Q)Zakharova A. (LL)0 : 2
    5Bencic B. (9)Bouzas Maneiro J.2 : 1
    6Sonmez Z. (WC)Bejlek S. (WC)0 : 2
    7Siniakova K.Badosa P.0 : 2
    8ByeSvitolina E. (7)
    9Gauff C. (3)Bye
    10Ostapenko J.Kalinskaya A.1 : 2
    11Bouzkova M.Mertens E.0 : 2
    12Ruse G. (Q)Navarro E. (14)0 : 2
    13Noskova L. (10)Li A.2 : 1
    14Cirstea S.Sasnovich A. (Q)2 : 0
    15Baptiste H. (RET.) (LL)Eala A.0 : 1
    16ByePaolini J. (6)
    17Alexandrova E. (8)Bye
    18Sun L. (WC)Linette M.1 : 2
    19Stearns P. (LL)Frech M. (LL)2 : 0
    20Kenin S.Tauson C. (12)0 : 2
    21Jovic I. (16)Rakhimova K. (LL)2 : 1
    22Shnaider D.Joint M.2 : 0
    23Gracheva V. (Q)Sramkova R. (Q)2 : 1
    24ByePegula J. (4)
    25Andreeva M. (5)Bye
    26Siegemund L.Kasatkina D.0 : 2
    27Seidel E. (Q)Bucsa C.2 : 0
    28Cristian J.Marcinko P. (LL)2 : 0
    29Samsonova L. (13)Fernandez L.1 : 2
    30Yastremska D.Tjen J. (WC)0 : 2
    31Pavlyuchenkova A.Krejcikova B.0 : 2
    32ByeAnisimova A. (2)

    1/16-finals
    1Rybakina E. (1)Birrell K.2 : 0
    2Ruzic A.Zakharova A.2 : 1
    3Bencic B. (WO.) (9)Bejlek S.
    4Badosa P. (RET.)Svitolina E. (7)0 : 1
    5Gauff C. (3)Kalinskaya A.2 : 0
    6Mertens E.Navarro E. (14)2 : 0
    7Noskova L. (10)Cirstea S.0 : 2
    8Eala A.Paolini J. (6)2 : 0
    9Alexandrova E. (8)Linette M.1 : 2
    10Stearns P.Tauson C. (12)0 : 2
    11Jovic I. (16)Shnaider D.2 : 1
    12Gracheva V.Pegula J. (4)0 : 2
    13Andreeva M. (WO.) (5)Kasatkina D.
    14Seidel E. (RET.)Cristian J.0 : 1
    15Fernandez L.Tjen J.0 : 2
    16Krejcikova B.Anisimova A. (WO.) (2)

    1/8-finals
    1Rybakina E. (RET.) (1)Ruzic A.1 : 1
    2Bencic B. (9)Svitolina E. (7)1 : 2
    3Gauff C. (3)Mertens E.2 : 1
    4Cirstea S.Eala A.0 : 2
    5Linette M.Tauson C. (12)0 : 2
    6Jovic I. (16)Pegula J. (4)0 : 2
    7Andreeva M. (5)Cristian J.2 : 0
    8Tjen J.Anisimova A. (2)0 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Ruzic A.Svitolina E. (7)
    2Gauff C. (3)Eala A.
    3Tauson C. (12)Pegula J. (4)
    4Andreeva M. (5)Anisimova A. (2)

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2