What To Know
- She began 2026 with a title in Brisbane and remains one of the most watched names on tour.
- The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships return with a full WTA 1000 women’s tournament followed by an ATP 500 men’s tournament, creating two consecutive weeks of nonstop action.
- The men’s tournament begins on February 23 and runs through February 28, with the final scheduled for February 28.
February belongs to tennis in Dubai. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships return with a full WTA 1000 women’s tournament followed by an ATP 500 men’s tournament, creating two consecutive weeks of nonstop action. With exact dates confirmed, headline players locked in, and finals set before March even begins, the city is preparing for packed stands, celebrity sightings, and daily match talk across social feeds.
Women’s Week Sets The Tone
The women’s tournament runs from February 15 to February 21, with the final scheduled for February 21. Elena Rybakina headlines the week after winning the Australian Open earlier this season. Ranked World No. 3 and based in Dubai, her presence brings added attention to the opening days of the championships.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is also confirmed, returning after a three-set Australian Open final against Rybakina. She began 2026 with a title in Brisbane and remains one of the most watched names on tour. The draw also includes Mirra Andreeva, who returns after winning the Dubai WTA 1000 title last season at 17. Now 18, she comes back as the defending champion with expectations following her throughout the week.
A Women’s Draw With No Gaps
All Top 20 players are confirmed for the women’s tournament. That list includes Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Jasmine Paolini. With no early-round shortcuts, each session carries names usually seen late in Grand Slam draws, keeping attention high from the first match onward.
Men’s Week Follows Immediately
The men’s tournament begins on February 23 and runs through February 28, with the final scheduled for February 28. Stefanos Tsitsipas returns after winning the Dubai title last year and remains one of the event’s central figures. Former champions Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev are both confirmed, adding experience and familiarity with the conditions. Felix Auger-Aliassime also features in the draw, while Jack Draper returns following a strong 2025 season that pushed him into wider conversations on tour.
Two Weeks, One Venue, Full Focus
Both tournaments take place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, keeping the city in tennis mode for two straight weeks. Tickets start from Dh65, making weekday and weekend sessions accessible for casual fans and regular followers alike. Matches are also broadcast live on beIN Sports for viewers watching from home.
The 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships offer a complete February schedule with equal weight on both tours. From February 15 to 28, the city hosts two distinct tournaments with clear dates, confirmed stars, and finals already circled on calendars. Whether it is the women’s opening week or the men’s closing stretch, Dubai’s tennis fortnight delivers consistent reasons to watch every day.
