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Tsitsipas Suffers First-Round Loss in Dubai, Faces Ranking Drop

Published February 24, 2026, 17:13
Tsitsipas Suffers First-Round Loss in Dubai, Faces Ranking Drop

Stefanos Tsitsipas began his Dubai Tennis Championships campaign with a defeat against Hugo Humbert, losing in straight sets 2-0. This loss means he will be unable to defend his title from last year and will face a significant drop in the rankings. Specifically, he will lose approximately 450 points, resulting in a fall below the world No. 40. Humbert, who previously won the Dubai title in 2024, now leads their head-to-head record 4-1. In the next round, Humbert will face the winner of the Rublev-Royer match.