Andrey Rublev defeated Arthur Cazaux 6–4, 6–4 in the second round of the Dubai Masters on hard court on 28 February 2024, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.33. Cazaux, at 3.64, offered longer odds and could not mount a sustained challenge against the Russian, who controlled both sets with consistent tennis. The victory extended Rublev's progress through the draw at the ATP 1000 event, maintaining momentum as he advanced towards the latter stages of the tournament.