Medvedev Claims Dubai Title as Griekspoor Withdraws Due to Hamstring Injury

Dubai, UAE – Daniil Medvedev has been crowned champion of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after Tallon Griekspoor was forced to withdraw from their final match on Saturday, February 28, 2026, due to a left hamstring injury.

Griekspoor sustained the injury during his impressive semi-final victory over fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev on Friday evening, February 27, 2026. Despite the injury, he managed to secure a hard-fought 7-5, 7-6(6) win . He overcame a mid-match scare and saved two set points to reach the final.

Injury Forces Griekspoor’s Withdrawal

Following medical evaluation and scans on Saturday morning, the severity of Griekspoor’s hamstring injury was confirmed, making him unable to compete in the final. He revealed during the trophy ceremony that scans showed a “serious” injury that will sideline him for the coming weeks.

Medvedev Secures 23rd Career Title

This marks Daniil Medvedev’s 23rd tour-level title and his second of the 2026 season, following his victory in Brisbane in January. Notably, this is the first time Medvedev has won the same tournament twice, having previously triumphed in Dubai in 2023.

Ranking Implications for Medvedev

The win boosts Medvedev’s position in the PIF ATP Live Rankings. He is now just 45 points behind Alexander Bublik at No. 10 and continues his bid to return to the Top 10, a position he last held in June of the previous year.

Griekspoor’s Journey to the Final

Tallon Griekspoor’s path to the final included victories over Alexander Bublik and Jakub Mensik prior to his semi-final clash with Rublev. He demonstrated resilience and strong serving throughout the tournament, including ten and eleven aces in the first set against Rublev.