Elina Svitolina vs Coco Gauff — Dubai Semi-final
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USA3
Svitolina E.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7 6-4 in the Dubai semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Coco Gauff came in ranked #7, defending last year's round of 32. Elina Svitolina extended the head-to-head to 4–2.
Key context
- Match story: Elina Svitolina edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–7 6–4.
Head to head
3–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | Rome | F | clay | Elina Svitolina | 4-6 7.7-6.3 2-6 |
| 2026-01-19 | Australian Open | QF | hard | Elina Svitolina | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2024-08-26 | US Open | R32 | hard | Coco Gauff | 3-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2024-01-01 | Auckland | F | hard | Coco Gauff | 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 |
| 2021-02-08 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Elina Svitolina | 6-4 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (22 vs 17). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadSvitolina E.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Gauff C.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 56 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About