Nigeria: Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev March On in Dubai

26 February 2026
Daily Trust (Abuja)

Felix Auger-Aliassime stamped his ticket to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Daniil Medvedev put an end to Stan Wawrinka's tournament.

Canadian top seed Auger-Aliassime overcame the big-serving Frenchman thanks to an impressive break-point conversion rate as he managed to make the most of three of the five break points he forced on Mpetshi Perricard's serve.

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In a battle of former Grand Slam winners, Russia's Medvedev beat Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3.

The 40-year-old Swiss will retire at the end of the season and was honoured on-court after his defeat.

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