Andrey Rublev def. Valentin Royer
6-3 6-4
Andrey Rublev defeated Valentin Royer 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts on February 24, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Andrey Rublev | Valentin Royer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 62 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 59 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 87 |
| Break points converted % | 13 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
| Serve rating | 305 | 257 |
| Return rating | 121 | 64 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Andrey Rublev | Valentin Royer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | FRA |
| Birth date | Oct 20, 1997 | May 29, 2001 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,210 | 935 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,895 | 1,652 |
| Current career W-L | 377–216 | 14–30 |
| Current career earnings | $34,046,561 | $1,873,127 |
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