Jiri Lehecka vs Ugo Humbert Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Dubai Open

Prediction published on 24/02/2025, 13:04  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 24/02/2025 at 13:04 in Tennis Predictions

Fifth seed Ugo Humbert begins his Dubai Tennis Championship title defence with a first-round showdown against the unseeded Jiri Lehecka. The winner of their first career meeting will face off with either Roman Safiullin or Tallon Griekspoor for a place in the quarter-finals. Below is our prediction for this match.

Jiri Lehecka produced a quarter-final finish here last season. That was his best performance in this event in what was his second appearance.

The Czech number one will be confident of earning an even better finish given his form this season. Lehecka is having one of his best-ever starts to a tour campaign.

He has won 13 of 16 fixtures and claimed one title in Brisbane. Currently placed 23rd in the live ranking, Lehecka is coming off a semi-final finish in Doha.

Ugo Humbert had an exceptional debut campaign in Dubai last season as he ended up being crowned champion. He won five matches with only two sets dropped. With his superb form this season, he will be confident of retaining his title.

The Frenchman, who is on a five-match winning streak, has also won nine times in 11 outings. Humbert was last in action close to two weeks ago. He is coming off an exceptional title defence in Marseille, retaining his title without losing a set.