Daniil Medvedev vs Jenson Brooksby Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Medvedev to advance into Dubai semi-finals

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Andrew Hendrie 25 Feb 2026

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Daniil Medvedev vs Jenson Brooksby predictions for Thursday's ATP Dubai quarter-final
Medvedev targeting a third straight sets win this week
Brooksby tipped to struggle with 5-17 record vs top 15 opponents
The match is scheduled to start at 9.00pm AEDT on Thursday February 26

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Daniil Medvedev vs Jenson Brooksby Tips, Prediction & Live Stream

Daniil Medvedev continues his bid for a second Dubai Tennis Championships title when he comes up against Jenson Brooksby in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Daniil Medvedev vs Jenson Brooksby Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Medvedev vs Brooksby Stats & Trends
Medvedev vs Brooksby Head To Head
Daniil Medvedev Form Analysis
Jenson Brooksby Form Analysis
Medvedev vs Brooksby Live Stream

Having claimed the 2023 Dubai title and compiled a strong 13-4 record at the tournament, Medvedev is arguably the favourite to add another piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet this week - although to do so, he will have to snap his rather extraordinary record of not winning a title in the same city, with all 22 of his trophies coming at different tournaments. Medvedev hasn't dropped a set all week and will be confident of keeping that run going against Brooksby, who is back inside the top 50 and continuing his comeback from a long suspension a couple of years ago.

Brooksby actually has a stellar 9-1 record in tour-level quarter-finals, but only one of those victories has come against a top 20 player. This is a big step up in class and Medvedev could prove a horror matchup - they have similar sort of games in terms of trying to grind their opponents down from the baseline, but the former World No. 1 has a more solid base level and higher ceiling. Medvedev has been cruising all week in Dubai and I'm backing another straight sets victory for the third seed.

Medvedev vs Brooksby Stats & Trends

Medvedev has won 19 of his last 23 matches
Medvedev has won 13 of his 17 matches in Dubai
Medvedev has won his last 14 matches vs players outside the top 40
Medvedev has won four of his last five quarter-finals
Six of Medvedev's last seven wins in Dubai have been in straight sets
Medvedev's last three wins have been in straight sets
Brooksby is 5-17 vs top 15 players
Twelve of Brooksby's last 13 defeats vs top 15 players have come in straight sets

Medvedev vs Brooksby Head To Head

Medvedev leads 1-0, winning their only previous meeting in straight sets in Miami 2022.

Year	Winner	Event	Round	Surface	Score
2022	Daniil Medvedev	ATP Masters 1000 Miami	Round of 16	Outdoor Hard	7–5, 6–1

Daniil Medvedev Form Analysis

2026 Record: 11-3
ATP Dubai Record: 13-4
Current Ranking: No. 11
Career-High Ranking: No. 1 (2022)

It's been a solid start to the season for Medvedev, who is gunning for his second title of 2026 this week and looking to break back into the top 10.

Medvedev launched his season with his 22nd title in Brisbane before making the fourth round of Brisbane, where he lost to new bogey player Learner Tien.

The former US Open champion suffered early exits in Rotterdam and Doha, but has got back to winning ways in Dubai, easing past Juncheng Shang 6-1 6-3 and Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3.

“I think [I’m moving in the right direction],” said Medvedev after beating Wawrinka.

“Two good matches [so far in Dubai]. Convincing in the score, which is sometimes more important. I have more time mentally to prepare for the next round and I’m looking forward to it.”

Jenson Brooksby Form Analysis

2026 Record: 3-4
ATP Dubai Record: 2-0
Current Ranking: No. 49
Career-High Ranking: No. 33 (2022)

Brooksby has improved his ranking from outside the top 900 this time last year to inside the top 50, returning from suspension and inching closer to his career-high mark of No. 33, achieved four years ago.

The American had suffered three opening round defeats in a row coming into Dubai at the Australian Open, Dallas and Doha.

However, he had tough draws in all three against Alexander Bublik, Tommy Paul and Jiri Lehecka.

Brooksby has returned to the winners circle in his Dubai debut this week, taking care of Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 before upsetting Karen Khachanov 7-6(6) 6-4.

Medvedev vs Brooksby Live Stream

Watch and bet on Daniil Medvedev vs Jenson Brooksby live tennis from Dubai.

You can watch and bet on the match live at Unibet > Tennis > ATP Dubai with the action available to stream on desktop and mobile.

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Verdict

Daniil Medvedev v Jenson Brooksby

Medvedev is tipped to continue his long winning run against players outside the top 40, taking this quarter-final in straights.

Medvedev 2-0

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