Andrey Rublev vs Valentin Royer Betting Picks & Live Stream – Back Rublev With Games in Dubai Clash

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Rublev holds a strong record in Dubai; former champion
Royer has struggled this year but can push matches close
Expect a competitive match likely exceeding 19.5 games

Andrey Rublev returns the ball to Carlos Alcaraz during day five of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. (credit: Getty)

Numbers Favour Rublev In Dubai
Head-to-Head - Royer Leads 1-0
Rublev Back Where He Thrives
Big Test Awaits Royer In Dubai

Rublev should come through this matchup on the back of his superior level and strong record in Dubai.

However, Valentin Royer has been competitive in most of his matches this year despite the losses, often keeping sets close, making Rublev combined with over 19.5 games a solid bet rather than a straightforward win pick.

Numbers Favour Rublev In Dubai

Rublev holds a strong 5-1 opening-round record in Dubai.
Rublev is a former champion at this tournament.
Royer has never played a match in Dubai before.
Royer has lost 6 of his 7 matches in 2026.

Head-to-Head - Royer Leads 1-0

Year	Event	Surface	Round	Winner	Score
2025	Hangzhou	Hard	R16	Royer	6–4, 7–6(2)

Rublev Back Where He Thrives

Andrey Rublev could not defend his title in Doha last week, but he still produced a strong showing, reaching the semifinals without dropping a set before a tight 7-6, 4-6 loss to world number one Carlos Alcaraz.

He has won seven of his 10 matches this year and holds a perfect 3-0 record in the opening rounds, including runs to the semifinals in Hong Kong and a third round at the Australian Open last month.

Rublev now heads to Dubai where he owns an outstanding record, having reached at least the quarterfinals in five of his last six main-draw appearances and lifting the title in 2022. That history gives him a great opportunity to build further momentum this week.

Category	Details
Country	Russia
Age	28 (20 Oct 1997)
Height / Weight	188 cm / 70 kg
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Current Singles Rank	18
Career-High Rank	5 (13 Sep 2021)
Titles	17
Elo Rank	21 (1900)

Big Test Awaits Royer In Dubai

Valentin Royer began the season with five straight losses before finally ending that run with a win on his Doha debut last week, defeating Pierre Hughes Herbert.

He then faced world number one Carlos Alcaraz and, despite a strong effort, fell 2-6, 5-7 without taking a set.

The Frenchman now arrives in Dubai still searching for momentum as he takes on another big name in Andrey Rublev. He owns a 1-6 career record against top-20 players, with his only win at that level coming against Rublev in Cannes last year.

Category	Details
Country	France
Age	24 (29 May 2001)
Height / Weight	188 cm / 83 kg
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Current Singles Rank	54
Career-High Rank	54 (23 Feb 2026)
Titles	0
Elo Rank	108 (1691)

Verdict

Andrey Rublev v Valentin Royer

Rublev still looks the likelier winner here given the gap in quality and his excellent history in Dubai. But Royer has been hanging around in matches and making opponents work, so siding with Rublev while expecting a match that stretches beyond 19.5 games feels like the smarter play.

Rublev + Over 19.5

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