Overview
- Matteo Berrettini defeated Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, collapsing with cramps on match point before receiving physio help, and will face No. 4 Alexander Zverev in round two.
- Jannik Sinner opens his singles campaign in the second round against qualifier Dalibor Svrcina in their first ATP-level meeting.
- Svrcina reached the main draw through qualifying, beat James Duckworth in straight sets, and previously upset Matteo Berrettini in 2025 at Hangzhou.
- The ATP said most players stranded in the Dubai area have departed on selected flights and confirmed it organized and fully financed a charter to assist departures after regional disruptions.
- Francesco Maestrelli earned a main-draw place by beating Thiago Tirante in qualifying, while Mattia Bellucci lost his opener to Gabriel Diallo.