Dubai – Top seed Félix Auger-Aliassime continued his strong form, securing his place in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Wednesday. Auger-Aliassime will next face eighth seed Jiri Lehecka.

Dominant Serve, Hard-Fought Win

Auger-Aliassime, currently ranked No. 8 in the world, demonstrated resilience against a strong serving opponent. While being out-aced 11-8, he maintained control, winning 83% of his first service points and saving two of three break points faced.

“At the beginning of the season I told my coach that we had to raise the level of demands in everything we do,” Auger-Aliassime confessed. ATP Editorial Board

The Canadian broke Mpetshi Perricard three times on five opportunities, including a crucial break to lead 5-4 in the first set. This win improves Auger-Aliassime’s season record to 11-3 and marks his tenth quarterfinal appearance in his last 11 tournaments.

Lehecka Awaits in the Quarterfinals

Lehecka advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating qualifier Pablo Carreño Busta 7-6(6), 6-4. Auger-Aliassime holds a 2-1 head-to-head record against the 24-year-old Czech player.

Other Key Results from Wednesday

Daniil Medvedev, the third seed, too progressed to the quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Stan Wawrinka. Medvedev, a former champion in Dubai, will face Jenson Brooksby, who upset seventh seed Karen Khachanov 7-6(6), 6-4.

Andrey Rublev, the 2022 champion, continued his strong run, defeating Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3. Rublev will next face either Jack Draper or Arthur Rinderknech.

FAQ

• What is Auger-Aliassime’s record against Lehecka? Auger-Aliassime leads the head-to-head 2-1.
• Who did Auger-Aliassime defeat to reach the quarterfinals? He defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4.
• Who else advanced to the quarterfinals on Wednesday? Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and Jenson Brooksby also reached the quarterfinals.