The ATP 500 Dubai 1/8-finals bring some exciting clashes, mixing proven stars with confident challengers. Brooksby faces Khachanov after a strong opening win, Medvedev looks to assert himself against Wawrinka, and Carreno-Busta meets Lehecka for the first time. With form and hard-court comfort playing a big role, we’re set for an intriguing day in Dubai.
ATP 500 Dubai 1/8-Finals
Brooksby – Khachanov: 25.02.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 1-1
Jenson Brooksby has lost four of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Brooksby defeated Bergs in the opening round in straight sets. He served well, offering and saving only one breakpoint.
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. This week in Dubai, Khachanov defeated Shevchenko in the opening round in three sets. Last season in Dubai, he lost to Tsitsipas in the second round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Brooksby is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He dominated in the opening round against Bergs. The American enjoys playing on hard courts, and we expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Brooksby covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jenson Brooksby +2.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
Medvedev – Wawrinka: 25.02.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 4-2
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. This week, Medvedev defeated Shang in the opening round in straight sets. Last season, the Russian lost to Griekspoor in the quarterfinals.
Stanislas Wawrinka has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Wawrinka defeated Hassan in the opening round in straight sets comfortably. He offered and saved three breakpoints.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Medvedev is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He demolished Shang in the opening round and is in solid form. We believe he will dominate the rallies and get a comfortable straight-sets win.
That being said, Medvedev winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Daniil Medvedev winning 2-0 @1.53 @bet365
Carreno-Busta – Lehecka: 25.02.2026 12:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Pablo Carreno-Busta has won four of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, the Spaniard qualified for the main draw of the tournament. In the opening main draw round, he defeated Shapovalov in straight sets easily.
Jiri Lehecka has won four of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Lehecka defeated Nardi in the opening round in three sets, after losing the opening set 4-6. Besides losing his serve once, the Czech served well throughout the match.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Lehecka is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He played well last week in Doha under similar conditions. Lehecka is a better hard-court player than Carreno-Busta, and we expect him to be a better player tomorrow.
That being said, Lehecka covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jiri Lehecka -3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
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