Highlights
February 24, 2026
Match Highlights: Rublev vs. Royer - R1 - 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 1 · Centre Court
Andrey Rublev defeats Valentin Royer — Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Final result
Andrey Rublev won · 3–6, 4–6
Final
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Valentin Royer vs Andrey Rublev final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentin Royer | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Andrey Rublev ✓ | 2 | 6 | 6 |
How the match ended
(5) Andrey Rublev (RUS) bt Valentin Royer (FRA) 6-3 6-4
Sets played: 2
Valentin Royer vs Andrey Rublev match recap
Andrey Rublev defeated Valentin Royer in the Round 1 at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 3–6, 4–6. Andrey Rublev won 2 sets to 0 and finished with a 12–7 edge in recorded games. The result was completed in straight sets.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
ATP 500 · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 1
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
Centre Court
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Dubai, AE
Valentin Royer vs Andrey Rublev match statistics
| Valentin Royer | Statistic | Andrey Rublev |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sets won | 2 |
| 7 | Games won | 12 |
| 0 | Tiebreaks won | 0 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Andrey Rublev won, with the final score 3–6, 4–6.
What does the score show?
Each set column shows games won by each player or team. A smaller superscript number shows the tiebreak score.
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