DUBAI DRAW. Federer out. Thiem, Rublev, Sinner still in the entry list

Roger Federer is not ready to play in the main draw in Dubai. The organization didn't manage to get Nadal on board but they still have Dominic Thiem, Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner

Roger Federer Not In Dubai

Roger Federer didn’t have the run he was hoping for in Doha after he lost to Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6 6-1 7-5 to withdraw from the main draw in Dubai. The ATP500 will be staged from the 15th of March and Roger won it on 8 occasions. However, the world no.6 didn’t feel ready for it. The good news is that the organization will have the opportunity to feature top players such as Dominic Thiem, Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner.

Federer’s statement

Roger released the following statement

It’s been great to be back on the @atptour , loved every minute playing in Doha once again. 🙌🏼 A big thank you to the best and loyal team that helped me get here. 🙏🏼
I’ve decided it’s best to go back to training and as a result, I’ve decided to withdraw from Dubai next week.

The entry list for the main draw

This will is the actual entry list.

1 Dominic Thiem
2 Andrey Rublev
3 Denis Shapovalov
4 Roberto Bautista Agut
5 David Goffin
6 Pablo Carreno Busta
7 Stan Wawrinka
8 Karen Khachanov
9 Alex de Minaur
10 Borna Coric
11 Dusan Lajovic
12 Daniel Evans
13 Hubert Hurkacz
14 Filip Krajinovic
15 Taylor Fritz
16 Jannik Sinner
Lorenzo Sonego
Jan-Lennard Struff
Reilly Opelka
Kei Nishikori
John Millman
Nikoloz Basilashvili
Alexander Bublik
Marton Fucsovics
Albert Ramos-Vinolas
Richard Gasquet
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Jordan Thompson
Aliaz Bedene

Roger Federer in 2021

Roger Federer Stats info

Ranked world no.6, Federer played his last match on the 11th of March when he was overcome by Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6 6-1 7-5 in the quarter in Doha (draw).

At the moment, during this season Roger has managed to achieve a 1-1 match record.

Federer
Doha
Federer's Record

 

Dominic Thiem in 2021

Dominic Thiem Stats info

At the moment ranked no.4, the Austrian played his last match on the 11th of March when he was defeated by Roberto Bautista-Agut 7-6(3) 2-6 6-4 in the quarter in Doha (draw).

This season Dominic has a 5-3 match record.

Thiem
Doha
Thiem's Record

Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem clashed against each other 7 times. Their record is 5-2 for Thiem. Previously, the last time when they locked horns, Dominic Thiem won 7-5 7-5 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2019.

Andrey Rublev in 2021

Andrey Rublev Stats info

Currently ranked no.8 (career-high), Andrey played his last match on the 7th of March when he beat Marton Fucsovics 7-6(4) 6-4 in the final in Rotterdam to win his 8th career title.

During this season Rublev has a 13-1 win-loss record. The Russian conquered 1 title in Rotterdam.

Rublev
Rotterdam
Rublev's Record

Sinner in Marseille, ranking, and results in 2021

Jannik Sinner Stats info

Ranked no.34, Sinner has achieved a composed 7-2 match record in 2021. The Italian is currently having a run in Marseille where he conquered Gregoire Barrere 7-63 6-75 7-5 and Hugo Gaston 6-4 6-1.

Jannik Sinner will play Medvedev in the quarter. Their head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev.

Sinner has won 1 title in 2021 in Melbourne.

Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Rublev. When they played, Andrey Rublev won 2-1 ret. in the 2nd round in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) in October 2020.

Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner

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