Tomas Machac vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round

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Tomas Machac meets Denis Shapovalov 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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Tomas Machac vs Denis Shapovalov prediction

Denis Shapovalov will look to build on a semi-final run in Dallas. 

The Canadian’s early exit at the Australian Open has seen him drop from the top 25 to just inside the top 40 - and his hopes of going deep in Dubai will be immediately put to the test by Tomas Machac.

The Czech won the Adelaide title at the start of the year but has now lost his last three and is also targeting a reset of sorts. 

Shapo leads the match-up 1-0 having triumphed 7-6 6-0 in Dallas last year. 

This contest is likely to be more similar to that first set 12 months ago overall. If Jiri delivers on serve then Shapo will need to redline and avoid the erratic errors that have too often hindered his game from reaching elite heights.

Tomas Machac vs Denis Shapovalov tip: Tomas Machac to win