The ATP 500 Dubai quarterfinals are here, and we’ve got some exciting matchups on the schedule. Medvedev faces Brooksby, Auger-Aliassime takes on Lehecka, and Rublev meets Rinderknech as they all battle for a semifinal spot. With several players in solid form this week, there’s plenty to like from both a tennis and betting perspective.
ATP 500 Dubai quarterfinals
Medvedev – Brooksby: 26.02.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Daniil Medvedev has won three of his last five matches. He was the champion here in 2023. This week, Medvedev defeated Shang in the opening round in straight sets. In the second round, Medvedev demolished Wawrinka in straight sets. Last season, the Russian lost to Griekspoor in the quarterfinals.
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. In the second round, the American upset Khachanov in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Brooksby is the heavy underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Brooksby defeated two solid hard-court players in straight sets en route to the quarterfinals. If he serves well, 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 +4.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365
Auger-Aliassime – Lehecka: 26.02.2026 13:00 CEST
H2H: 2-1
Felix Auger-Aliassime has won four of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, the Canadian defeated Zhang and Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets en route to the quarterfinals.
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. He outlasted Carreno-Busta in the second round in tight straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Lehecka is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He played well so far this week and enjoys playing under these conditions. If he serves well, we expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Lehecka covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jiri Lehecka +2.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Rublev – Rinderknech: 26.02.2026 16:00 CEST
H2H: 3-0
Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Rublev won the opening match against Royer in straight sets. He offered and saved two breakpoints. In the second round, Rublev defeated Humbert in three tight sets.
Arthur Rinderknech has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, the Frenchman defeated Marozsan in the opening round in three tight sets, after losing the opening set 3-6. In the second round, Rinderknech upset Draper in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rublev is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He leads 3-0 in head-to-head meetings against Rinderknech and has more striking power. We expect him to dominate the rallies and get a comfortable win.
That being said, Rublev covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Andrey Rublev -3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
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