Alexei Popyrin defeated Altug Celikbilek 7-5 6-2 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Alexei Popyrin came in defending last year's round of 32.
Popyrin A. took it in straight sets.
Popyrin A. and Celikbilek A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Popyrin A. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Celikbilek A. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.