Top Seed Felix Fires 16 Aces, Books Medvedev Showdown After Straight-Sets Win Over Lehecka

Felix Auger-Aliassime conquers Lehecka in tiebreak thriller

Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after defeating eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-6(2) in the quarterfinals.

The Canadian delivered a strong serving performance, firing 16 aces and winning 83% of his first-serve points while saving both break points faced...

Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the semi-finals in Dubai, and he'll be facing off against Daniil Medvedev. He secured his spot with a thrilling 6-3, 7-6(2) win over Jiri Lehecka. Auger-Aliassime's powerful serve was on full display, with 16 aces in under two hours - and Lehecka couldn't break his serve once.

This match-up promises to be exciting, especially since Auger-Aliassime has won their last two encounters, including a win at the 2024 Paris Olympics and in Doha last year. Medvedev, on the other hand, has been dominant this week, beating Jenson Brooksby 6-2, 6-1 in just 58 minutes.

Félix Auger-Aliassime is on fire, capturing the Montpellier title and reaching the Rotterdam final in recent weeks. He's been in top form since his impressive US Open semifinal run in 2025, showcasing his skills on the ATP Tour.

Auger-Aliassime's success isn't limited to these tournaments; he's also defended his Montpellier title, becoming the first Canadian man to win nine ATP Tour titles. His current world ranking is No. 6, and he's leading Canada to victories in various competitions.

Auger-Aliassime is gunning for the top spot in Dubai, and a win would shoot him up to 6th in the world rankings. Last year's runner-up is determined to go all the way this time.

He dominated Lehecka on serve, dictating the pace and breaking twice in the first set to take it 6-3. Auger-Aliassime's pressure was relentless, and Lehecka struggled to keep up.

Auger-Aliassime showed nerves of steel, fending off Lehecka's only two break points in the first game of the second set. He continued to pressure Lehecka, creating chances but couldn't capitalize on four break points in the eighth game, taking it to a tense tiebreak.

In the end, Auger-Aliassime's big serve proved decisive, sealing the win with an ace that showcased his class under pressure. Now, he'll face Medvedev in the semis, looking to keep his momentum going.

Felix's fine form continues 🔥@felixtennis puts in a clinical display vs Lehecka to reach back-to-back semi-finals in Dubai #DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/dmduykrjyn

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2026

Medvedev Cruises to Semis

Daniil Medvedev made quick work of Jenson Brooksby, crushing him 6-2, 6-1 with a stellar serving display. He booked his spot in the semis, showcasing excellent form.

Medvedev's serve was on point, landing 83% of first serves and winning 77% of points when they landed. The third seed, who won the title in 2023, is looking strong.

Medvedev stormed out of the blocks, breaking Brooksby in the first game and setting the tone for a dominant performance. He blitzed through his service games, snatching another break towards the end of the set to take the opener.

Eyes on the Dubai prize 🔥@DaniilMedwed is into the last 4 for the third time in Dubai, defeating Brooksby 6-2 6-1#DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/NAPTp56vCC

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2026

The second set was a Medvedev masterclass, breaking three times to seal the win in under an hour. Brooksby struggled to keep up, but Medvedev's precision and power were too much.