Ugo Humbert defeated Stéfanos Tsitsipás 6–4, 7–5 in the first round of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Dubai on hard court. Humbert, the pre-match favourite at 1.81 odds, converted his status into a straight-sets victory, controlling both sets with consistent play. Tsitsipás, despite entering as the slight underdog at 1.95, failed to mount a sustained challenge, allowing Humbert to progress smoothly to the second round. The result represents a notable scalp for Humbert early in the tournament and suggests positive momentum heading into his next fixture.