Top seed Felix Auger‑Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a 6‑3, 7‑6(2) victory over eighth seed Jiri Lehecka in the quarter‑finals. The Canadian’s performance featured a powerful serving display that included 16 aces and strong first‑serve consistency, helping him control key moments throughout the match. Auger‑Aliassime also saved both break points he faced and remained unbroken to seal the win in under two hours.
Auger‑Aliassime’s success in Dubai continues a strong overall start to 2026, following a title in Montpellier and a finals appearance in Rotterdam. With this result, he has now moved into his third consecutive tour‑level semifinal and appears poised to build on last year’s runner‑up finish in Dubai.
Waiting for him in the semis is third seed Daniil Medvedev, who earned his spot with a convincing 6‑2, 6‑1 win over Jenson Brooksby. Medvedev, a former world number one and the 2023 Dubai champion, has looked strong this week and will represent a tough test for the Canadian in Friday’s semifinal.
Their upcoming match sets up a compelling contrast of styles and experience, with Medvedev holding a significant edge in their career head‑to‑head but Auger‑Aliassime entering with momentum and confidence from recent results.
Overall, the Dubai event has showcased high‑level tennis from both men, and Auger‑Aliassime’s run highlights his continued rise as a contender on the ATP Tour.
