Medvedev Ends Auger-Aliassime’s Impressive February Run in Dubai Semifinal

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s impressive run at the Dubai Tennis Championships came to a halt on Friday. The Canadian player lost in the semifinals to Daniil Medvedev, the third seed from Russia. The final score was 6-4, 6-2.

Auger-Aliassime’s Performance in February

Entering this match, Auger-Aliassime had a remarkable 11-1 record for the month. He was the top seed in the tournament and had won all his previous matches without dropping a set. His notable performances earlier included victories in Montpellier and a runner-up finish in Rotterdam.

Match Highlights

• Medvedev won 88% of first-serve points.
• He broke Auger-Aliassime’s serve three times during the match.
• This defeat marked Auger-Aliassime’s first loss to Medvedev after winning their last two encounters.

Looking Ahead

Daniil Medvedev will advance to the final, where he is set to face either Andrey Rublev or Tallon Griekspoor. The semifinal result ends Auger-Aliassime’s impressive tournament run but showcases his upward trajectory in the sport.