Auger-Aliassime Advances in Dubai; Medvedev Overcomes Wawrinka Easily
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev both advanced to the quarter-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with impressive victories. Auger-Aliassime defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Medvedev overcame Stanislas Wawrinka.
Auger-Aliassime’s Dominant Performance
Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased his skills by defeating Mpetshi Perricard with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Despite starting the match poorly at 0-3 in the first set, the Canadian displayed his signature return game and secured two breaks to take control. A crucial break in the second set clinched his place in the next round.
Currently ranked eighth in the world, Auger-Aliassime aims to build on his success from earlier this year, where he won the Montpellier title and reached the Rotterdam final. His upcoming challenge will be against Czech Jiri Lehecka, who triumphed over Pablo Carreno-Busta in the earlier round.
Career Achievements
- Current Ranking: 8
- Career-high Ranking: 5 (end of 2025)
- Titles: 9 (8 indoors, 1 outdoor)
- Recent Wins: Montpellier title, Rotterdam final
Medvedev Advances Easily
Third seed Daniil Medvedev also moved on with a convincing win against Wawrinka, finishing the match 6-2, 6-3. This victory marked a notable moment for Wawrinka, who has announced his retirement plans for 2026.
Wawrinka, a former champion in Dubai, played his first match in the tournament 20 years ago. He was honored with a celebration ceremony following his exit. Medvedev took full control, preventing Wawrinka from establishing his rhythm and capitalizing on the Swiss player’s 35 unforced errors.
Next Steps for Medvedev
As the reigning champion of 2023, Medvedev looks to finish his Middle Eastern campaign strong after a disappointing last-16 exit in Doha. He is set to face American Jenson Brooksby, who won against seventh seed Karen Khachanov.
Other Tournament Outcomes
The tournament also saw second seed Alexander Bublik eliminated by Tallon Griekspoor. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev and Jakub Mensik successfully advanced into the quarter-finals.
Summary of Key Matches
| Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | 6-4, 6-4 | Auger-Aliassime |
| Daniil Medvedev vs. Stanislas Wawrinka | 6-2, 6-3 | Medvedev |
| Tallon Griekspoor vs. Alexander Bublik | 6-3, 7-6(4) | Griekspoor |
Both Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev’s progress sets the stage for exciting quarter-final matches at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Fans eagerly anticipate their performances as the tournament unfolds.
