Felix Auger-Aliassime faces a formidable challenge in the Dubai final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. To secure victory, Auger-Aliassime must leverage his strengths and exploit Tsitsipas’s weaknesses. One key strategy is to maintain a high first-serve percentage. Auger-Aliassime’s powerful serve can put Tsitsipas on the defensive especially on his backhand, allowing him to dictate the pace of the match. By consistently landing first serves, he can earn free points and set up aggressive baseline play.

Another crucial tactic is to target Tsitsipas’s backhand. While Tsitsipas possesses a strong forehand, his one-handed backhand can be vulnerable under pressure. Auger-Aliassime should aim to engage Tsitsipas in backhand-to-backhand rallies, using deep and angled shots to force errors. Mixing in occasional drop shots and slices can further disrupt Tsitsipas’s rhythm and keep him off balance.

Auger-Aliassime’s net play will also be vital. Tsitsipas is known for his ability to control baseline exchanges, so Auger-Aliassime should look for opportunities to approach the net and finish points with volleys. By varying his play and incorporating serve-and-volley tactics, he can keep Tsitsipas guessing and prevent him from settling into a groove.

Mental resilience will be a determining factor in this high-stakes match. Auger-Aliassime must stay composed and focused, especially during crucial moments. Maintaining a positive attitude and managing emotions will help him navigate the inevitable ups and downs of the match. Drawing on his recent successes and experience in tight matches, Auger-Aliassime can bolster his confidence and belief in his ability to triumph.

Tsitsipas in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently ranked no.11, Tsitsipas owns a 7-4 record in 2025. The Greek is competing in Dubai where he managed to beat the world no.35 Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(4) 6-3, the world no.24 Karen Khachanov 7-6(4) 2-6 6-4

, the world no.30 Matteo Berrettini 7-6(5) 1-6 6-4 and the world no.47 Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 6-4.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will face the world no.21 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final on Saturday at 7:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their current record is 6-3 for Tsitsipas.

Tsitsipas won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Auger-Aliassime in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently ranked no.21, Felix has managed to achieve a 16-4 record in 2025. The Canadian is playing at the moment in Dubai where he overcame the world no.51 Alexander Bublik 7-6(7) 6-7(4) 6-3, the world no.38 Nuno Borges 4-6 6-3 7-5, the world no.187 Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-2 and the world no.77 Quentin Halys 5-7 6-4 6-3.

Felix Auger-Aliassime will compete against the world no.11 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final on Saturday at 7:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their current head to head is 6-3 for Tsitsipas.

The Canadian clinched 2 titles in 2025 in Adelaide and Montpellier.

Felix won 7 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 6 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime clashed against each other 9 times. Their current head to head is 6-3 for Tsitsipas.