Daniil Medvedev became the winner of the tournament in Dubai after defeating the 2022 champion Andriy Rublev. The former world leader defeated his compatriot in two sets with a score of 6-2, 6-2.

Daniil Medvedev, third title in 2023 after Rotterdam and Doha

After eliminating Novak Djokovic (1 ATP) en route to the final action of the event in Dubai, Daniil Medvedev (7 ATP) also defeated Andriy Rublev (6 ATP).

Medvedev needed an hour and 9 minutes to beat his compatriot to claim his third title of the year after successes in Rotterdam and Doha.

If in the first set Medvedev authoritatively dominated, then in the second act Andriy Rublev managed to keep up with him until the score was 2-2.

Daniil Medvedev, “taken” at a meeting with Andriy Rublev

The history of meetings between Danylo Medvedev and Andriy Rublev in favor of the former world leader.

On Saturday, they met for the 8th time in the final of the tournament in Dubai, and Medvedev won his sixth victory over his compatriot.

Andriy Rublev broke away from Medvedev twice in a row, but at the most important moment, the athlete trained by Gilles Chervara won.

Danylo Medvedev is ahead of Andrii Rublev with a score of 6-2 in head-to-head matches.