Pablo Carreno Busta def. Denis Shapovalov
6-2 6-4
Pablo Carreno Busta defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-2 6-4 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts on February 24, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pablo Carreno Busta | Denis Shapovalov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 69 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 61 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 60 | 36 |
| Break points saved % | 78 | 44 |
| Break points converted % | 56 | 22 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
| Serve rating | 263 | 200 |
| Return rating | 213 | 126 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Pablo Carreno Busta | Denis Shapovalov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | CAN |
| Birth date | Jul 12, 1991 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 124 | 36 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 516 | 1,350 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,697 | 1,795 |
| Current career W-L | 284–239 | 230–193 |
| Current career earnings | $17,924,930 | $15,463,840 |
Path
Pablo Carreno Busta's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Nardi | 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 2026 | Q2 |
| Botic van de Zandschulp | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 2026 | Q1 |
Pablo Carreno Busta's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiri Lehecka | 6-7(6) 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 2026 | R16 |
Denis Shapovalov's path
No prior matches in this tournament.