Auger-Aliassime Defeats Lehecka, Advances to Dubai Semi-Final Against Medvedev
Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime secured his place in the Dubai semi-finals after defeating Jiri Lehecka with a score of 6-3, 7-6(2). This victory sets up a highly anticipated match against Daniil Medvedev.
Auger-Aliassime’s Impressive Performance
In a match lasting just under two hours, Auger-Aliassime showcased his powerful serve, firing off 16 aces without being broken. His dominance on the speedy courts of Dubai has been notable this week.
- Match Duration: Less than 2 hours
- Aces Served: 16
- Break Points Faced: 2
- World Ranking Potential: Could rise to 6th with the win
Following a strong performance at the US Open in 2025 where he finished as runner-up, Auger-Aliassime has recently won the Montpellier title and reached the Rotterdam final. His confidence continues to build as he approaches this crucial stage.
Match Highlights Against Lehecka
Auger-Aliassime began the match by applying pressure, leading to two consecutive breaks in the first set. After fending off Lehecka’s break points at the start of the second set, Auger-Aliassime missed several opportunities to break later on. However, he maintained composure to clinch the match in the tiebreak.
Medvedev’s Dominance Over Brooksby
Daniil Medvedev also advanced to the semi-finals, effortlessly defeating Jenson Brooksby with a score of 6-2, 6-1. The third seed displayed exceptional serving skills, landing 83% of his first serves and winning 77% of the points.
- Match Duration: Under 1 hour
- First Serve Percentage: 83%
- Points Won on First Serve: 77%
Medvedev swiftly broke Brooksby in the opening game, setting a strong tone for the match. He continued to break during the set’s latter stages, showing little resistance from his opponent.
Other Semi-Finalists
Andrey Rublev joined Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev in the semi-finals, defeating Arthur Rinderknech with a score of 6-2, 6-4. Rublev will face Tallon Griekspoor, who emerged victorious against Jakub Mensik, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
The stage is set for an exciting semi-final round in Dubai, featuring skilled players determined to secure their places in the finals.
