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Coco Gauff vs. Elise Mertens prediction, odds, picks for WTA Dubai 2026
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Gauff vs Mertens predictions for WTA Dubai.
Coco Gauff and Elise Mertens are scheduled to meet in the round of 16 of the WTA Dubai event on Wednesday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model predicts Coco Gauff as the most likely winner of the Gauff vs. Mertens match.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.
Gauff vs. Mertens prediction: Who will win and advance to the quarterfinals?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Gauff-Mertens women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Gauff a 63% chance of beating Mertens at the WTA Dubai tournament.
Additionally, Gauff has a 60% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Mertens (+3.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 20.5 games has a 57% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Coco Gauff vs. Elise Mertens odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Gauff | Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -200 | +184 |
| First Set | -200 | +162 |
| Game Spread | -3.5 (-122) | +3.5 (-110) |
| Total Games | o20.5 (-120) | u20.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Gauff vs. Mertens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Mertens | +184 |
| First Set | Mertens | -120 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Elise Mertens to win the first set.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Gauff vs. Mertens updates and essential details
The WTA Dubai match between Coco Gauff and Elise Mertens is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at 10:00 AM ET.
- Who: Coco Gauff vs. Elise Mertens
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Approx. Time: 10:00 AM ET/7:00AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Dubai, UAE Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 16
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Coco Gauff, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Elise Mertens at the WTA Dubai tournament.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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