The ATP 500 Dubai 1/8-finals continue with some really fun matchups on the card. Bublik looks to keep his perfect record against Griekspoor intact, Rublev faces a confident Humbert after his big opening win, and Draper takes on dangerous outsider Rinderknech. With form, head-to-head stats, and momentum all in play, it should be another entertaining day of hard-court action in Dubai.
ATP 500 Dubai 1/8-Finals
Griekspoor – Bublik: 25.02.2026 14:00 CEST
H2H: 0-4
Tallon Griekspoor has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Griekspoor won the opening round against Virtanen in straight sets. He offered no breakpoints throughout the match.
Alexander Bublik has won four of his last five matches. This week, the Kazakh defeated Struff in the opening round in straight sets. He was the finalist here in 2024. Last season, the Kazakh lost to Auger-Aliassime in the opening round in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Bublik is the favourite in this matchup and we agree. He leads 4-0 in head-to-head meetings against Griekspoor and has dominated in the opening round against Struff. We expect him to dominate in this matchup.
That being said, Bublik covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alexander Bublik -2.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365
Rublev – Humbert: 25.02.2026 16:00 CEST
H2H: 4-2
Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, Rublev won the opening match against Royer in straight sets. He offered and saved two breakpoints.
Ugo Humbert has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, the Frenchman defeated Tsitsipas in the opening round in straight sets. He was great under pressure, saving all three breakpoints he offered.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rublev is the favourite in this matchup and we agree. He dominated in the opening round against Royer and has more striking power than Rublev. We expect him to be a better player in this matchup.
That being said, Rublev winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Andrey Rublev winning @1.62 @bet365
Rinderknech – Draper: 25.02.2026 17:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Arthur Rinderknech has won three of his last five matches. This week in Dubai, the Frenchman defeated Marozsan in the opening round in three tight sets, after losing the opening set 3-6.
Jack Draper has won three of his last five matches. The Brit defeated Halys in the opening round this week in Dubai in straight sets. Draper saved three set points in the opening set.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Draper is the favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. Draper has played only two competitive matches this season so far. He is slowly but surely returning to his best level. However, he still needs time to adapt and get back to his best level. On the other hand, Rinderknech is a tough opponent on hard-courts. We expect a close match that could go either way.
That being said, Rinderknech covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Rinderknech +3.5 games handicap @1.67 @bet365
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