Andrey Rublev vs Valentin Royer Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round
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Andrey Rublev meets Valentin Royer in the first round at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships.
Ranking points: ATP 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Andrey Rublev vs Valentin Royer prediction
Andrey Rublev arrives in Dubai buoyed by his best run of the season.
The Russian, who was defending a title, reached the last four in Doha where he was narrowly beaten by world number one Carlos Alcaraz.
The 2022 champion here will also have a bit of revenge on his mind having been upset by Valentin Royer in Hangzhou back in late September.
The Frenchman has struggled for form ever since his shock run to the final there and has only won one of his last ten.
It’s also worth noting Rublev has a fine record at this tournament, reaching two finals and four semi finals to contribute to a 17-6 record at the event overall.
It’s notably a place he plays some of his best tennis and a low-in-confidence Royer is unlikely to make lightning strike twice in these conditions.
Andrey Rublev vs Valentin Royer tip: Andrey Rublev to win
