Daniil Medvedev has been awarded the Dubai Tennis Championships title. His opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, withdrew from the final due to an injury sustained in the semi-finals.
Medvedev, a former world number one, was pursuing his second Dubai title. He reached the final without losing a set.
Griekspoor had indicated after his semi-final victory that he was experiencing hamstring issues, stating he would have retired had he lost the second set.
Medvedev expressed his disappointment about winning via walkover, wishing Griekspoor a swift recovery.