DubaiHard1/16-finals24 Feb 2026 · 18:00
A. Rublev
#12 · Russia
VS
V. Royer
#72 · France
RUBLEV
1.21
·
ROYER
4.87

Odds

Market
Rublev
Royer
Winner
1.21
4.87

Player analysis

A. Rublev has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.0 to 11.3, with at least one match where A. Rublev was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Rublev vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 1.02Trend up

V. Royer has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.2, meaning V. Royer has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving V. Royer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -6.22Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

Rublev
Stat
Royer
62.8%
Win rate
60.3%
311–184
W–L
117–77

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted30%
BP saved70%
Aces3
Double faults3
1st serve %70%
1st serve won50%
2nd serve won50%
BP saved60%
Aces5
Double faults2
BP converted40%

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

11
Hard 11
A. Rublev vs V. Royer head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
DubaiHard1/16-finalsRublev6-3 6-4
HangzhouHard1/8-finalsRoyer4-6 6-7