Amanda Anisimova defeated Mirra Andreeva 6–2, 5–7, 6–7 in the quarter-final of the Dubai Masters 1000 on hard court on 19 February 2026. As the slight pre-match favourite at 1.82 odds, Anisimova justified her seeding status despite a second-set collapse and a deciding-set tiebreak. She dominated the opening set but faced a stern challenge from Andreeva, who levelled the match by taking the second before the pair went the distance in the third. Anisimova's recovery from a set down underscores her composure in high-pressure moments on the hard courts where she has traditionally competed well. The victory keeps Anisimova's Dubai campaign alive heading into the semi-finals.