Auger-Aliassime advances to Round 2 in Dubai after tightly contested opening match

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns a forehand during first-round action against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik at the Dubai Tennis Championships on February 25, 2025.

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled out a 7-6 (7), 6-7 (4), 6-3 win over Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in opening-round action on Tuesday at the Dubai Tennis Championships.