Daniil Medvedev is set to compete against Jenson Brooksby in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on February 26, 2026. This ATP 500 event takes place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, played on hard courts, with a prize pool totaling $3,311,005.
Performance and Form Preview
Medvedev reached this stage after defeating Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3 in the Round of 16, following an earlier victory over Juncheng Shang. Currently the third seed in the tournament, Medvedev has shown strong form in Dubai despite mixed results earlier in the season, including a title win at Brisbane International and early exits in Rotterdam and Doha.
Brooksby, ranked World No. 49, claimed an impressive win over seventh seed Karen Khachanov with a 7-6(6), 6-4 scoreline to advance to the quarterfinals. His run in Dubai marks a turnaround from a challenging start to the year, where he struggled to string together consecutive wins. Prior to Khachanov, Brooksby upset Zizou Bergs in the opening round.
Previous Encounters Between Medvedev and Brooksby
The rivalry between Medvedev and Brooksby currently stands at 1-0 in favor of Medvedev. Their only prior match took place during the 2022 Miami Masters, where Medvedev earned a 7-5, 6-1 victory in the Round of 16.
Match Outlook and Expectations
Brooksby aims to reach the semifinals of an ATP event for the first time since his trip to Tokyo last year. Despite his recent improvement, he faces a tough challenge against Medvedev, who holds an 11-3 record so far in 2026 and has claimed the season’s first Brisbane title. Medvedev is also the defending champion of the Dubai Open from 2023 and looks determined to maintain his strong momentum.
Predictions favor Medvedev to win the encounter, likely pushing the contest to three sets as Brooksby is expected to secure a set during the match.
Betting Odds and Tips
According to available betting sources, Medvedev is the favorite for this quarterfinal clash. Suggested betting tips include backing Medvedev to win, anticipating at least one set win for Brooksby, and expecting the match to exceed 25 games in total.
