Daniil Medvedev Wins Dubai Tennis Championship By Walkover

Daniil Medvedev was awarded the title of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after his opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, withdrew due to a hamstring injury sustained during the semifinals. Griekspoor had battled through pain to defeat Andrey Rublev in the semifinals but was unable to compete in the final, stating, "I went to the hospital this morning and had a couple of scans, which showed something serious." Medvedev, who celebrated his 23rd career title, expressed his sentiments on social media, saying, "Not how I want to win a final. Hoping the injury for (Griekspoor) is not too bad and wishing him a speedy recovery," highlighting the bittersweet nature of his victory. This win marks the first time in Medvedev's career that he has won the same tournament in the same city, as he previously triumphed in Dubai in 2023, making this a significant milestone for him.