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In an intriguing matchup at the ATP Dubai, Nikoloz Basilashvili will take on Alexander Shevchenko on February 21, 2026. This encounter not only presents a clash of styles but also a battle of contrasting recent forms.
Basilashvili has struggled lately, securing only 1 win in his last 5 matches. His aggressive baseline play and powerful serve have historically been his strengths; however, inconsistency seems to plague his recent performances. The home advantage may provide him with a needed boost, yet he must find a way to regain his confidence and form to capitalize on the support.
On the other hand, Shevchenko comes into this match with 2 wins from his last 5 outings. Known for his strategic gameplay and resilience on clay, he will aim to exploit Basilashvili’s weaknesses. With solid returns and a well-rounded game, Shevchenko will look to dictate the pace of the match and capitalize on any errors made by the home player.
According to bookmakers, Shevchenko is favored with odds of 1.37 compared to Basilashvili’s 2.78, reflecting a considerable probability of an away win (67.2%). While the odds suggest Shevchenko’s supremacy, the unpredictable nature of tennis means that anything can happen on the court.
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| Basilashvili 33% |
Shevchenko 67% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.78 | 1.37 | |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Otto Virtanen – Canceled 07.02.26 Hamad Medjedovic – Nikoloz Basilashvili – 2:0 04.02.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Luca Nardi – 0:2 29.01.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Thomas Faurel – 0:2 28.01.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Yanis Ghazouani Durand – 2:0 |
13.02.26 Henri Squire – Alexander Shevchenko – 2:1 12.02.26 Daniil Glinka – Alexander Shevchenko – 1:2 11.02.26 Clement Chidekh – Alexander Shevchenko – 0:2 07.02.26 Alexander Shevchenko – Hugo Nys – Canceled 06.02.26 Alexander Shevchenko – Valentin Vacherot – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.08.25 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Alexander Shevchenko – Basilashvili N. retired |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/16-finals
| 1 | Medvedev D. (1) | Struff J-L. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Mpetshi Perricard G. | Zhang Z. | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Safiullin R. (Q) | Griekspoor T. | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Lehecka J. | Humbert U. (5) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Tsitsipas S. (4) | Sonego L. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Evans D. (WC) | Khachanov K. | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Monfils G. | Berrettini M. | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | O’Connell C. (Q) | Dimitrov G. (RET.) (6) | 1 : 0 |
| 9 | Nardi L. (LL) | Fucsovics M. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Dougaz A. (WC) | Bergs Z. | 0 : 2 |
| 11 | Marozsan F. | Bautista-Agut R. | 1 : 2 |
| 12 | Halys Q. (Q) | Rublev A. (3) | 2 : 1 |
| 13 | Fils A. (8) | Borges N. | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | Bublik A. | Auger-Aliassime F. | 1 : 2 |
| 15 | Popyrin A. | Habib H. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Cilic M. (PR) | De Minaur A. (2) | 2 : 1 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Medvedev D. (1) | Mpetshi Perricard G. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Griekspoor T. | Humbert U. (5) | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Tsitsipas S. (4) | Khachanov K. | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | Berrettini M. | O’Connell C. | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Nardi L. | Bergs Z. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Bautista-Agut R. | Halys Q. | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Borges N. | Auger-Aliassime F. | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Popyrin A. | Cilic M. | 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Medvedev D. (1) | Griekspoor T. | 1 : 2 |
| 2 | Tsitsipas S. (4) | Berrettini M. | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Nardi L. | Halys Q. | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Auger-Aliassime F. | Cilic M. | 2 : 1 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Griekspoor T. | Tsitsipas S. (4) | 0 : 2 |
| 2 | Halys Q. | Auger-Aliassime F. | 1 : 2 |
Final
| 1 | Tsitsipas S. (4) | Auger-Aliassime F. | 2 : 0 |
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