The ATP 500 Dubai 1/16-finals are set to bring plenty of firepower, with several big names looking to build momentum after Doha. With quick conditions and tight turnarounds, form and confidence will be key. Here’s a quick look at three intriguing matchups on Tuesday’s schedule.
ATP 500 Dubai 1/16-Finals
Medvedev – Shang: 24.02.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Daniil Medvedev has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Doha, Medvedev lost to Tsitsipas in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets. He was the champion here in 2023. Last season, the Russian lost to Griekspoor in the quarterfinals.
Juncheng Shang has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Doha, Shang lost to Medvedev in the opening round in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Medvedev is the favourite in this matchup and we agree. He demolished Shang last week in Doha under similar conditions. Medvedev enjoys playing in Dubai, so we expect him to get a comfortable opening round win.
That being said, Medvedev covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Daniil Medvedev -4.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
Shevchenko – Khachanov: 24.02.2026 12:30 CEST
H2H: 1-1
Alexander Shevchenko has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Shevchenko lost to Halys in the final qualifying round. However, with several players withdrawing from the tournament, he entered the main draw as a lucky loser.
Karen Khachanov has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Doha, Khachanov lost to Alcaraz in the quarterfinals in three tight sets. Last season in Dubai, he lost to Tsitsipas in the second round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Khachanov is the favourite in this matchup and we agree. He played well last week in Doha and is a better hard-court player than Shevchenko. We expect him to dominate and get a comfortable win.
That being said, Khachanov covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Karen Khachanov -3.5 games handicap @1.62 @bet365
Struff – Bublik: 24.02.2026 13:00 CEST
H2H: 4-2
Jan-Lennard Struff has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Virtanen upset him in the final qualifying round. However, with several players withdrawing from the tournament, he entered the main draw as a lucky loser.
Alexander Bublik has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Rotterdam, where he lost to Auger-Aliassime in the semifinals in straight sets. He was the finalist here in 2024. Last season, the Kazakh lost to Auger-Aliassime in the opening round in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Bublik is the favourite in this matchup and we agree. He is well rested and in better form than Struff. We believe he will dominate on his serve and win in straight sets.
That being said, Bublik covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alexander Bublik -2.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
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