Ugo Humbert defeated Jiří Lehečka 6–3, 6–0 in the first round of the Dubai Masters on hard court on 25 February 2025, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with a commanding performance. The Czech player, seeded or ranked lower going into the encounter, offered little resistance as Humbert controlled proceedings throughout, dropping only three games across two sets. The Frenchman's dominance was complete, suggesting he entered the tournament in strong form and ready to make a deep run in the Middle East. Humbert's emphatic victory keeps him on course for the latter stages at one of tennis's premier 1000-level events.