Mirra Andreeva made history at the 25th WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, defeating Clara Tauson 7-6, 6-1 in the final to claim her second WTA Tour singles title. At 17 years and 299 days old, she became the youngest WTA 1000 champion since the category was established in 2009 — and secured her debut in the world's top 10 the following week.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presided over the trophy presentation at Centre Court, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. The tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
A Thrilling Championship Run
The WTA 1000 event drew 36 of the world's top 40 players to Dubai, giving the tournament its usual high-octane competitive field. Andreeva's path to the title was remarkable: she knocked out 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second round, five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals before dispatching Tauson in the final.
The championship match lasted one hour and 46 minutes. After a hard-fought first set that went to a tiebreak, Andreeva controlled the second set from start to finish, clinching the title with a decisive 6-1.
Doubles Title for Siniakova and Townsend
In the women's doubles final, top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend defeated Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei 7-6, 6-4 to claim the doubles championship. It was their first WTA 1000 title as a team, following Grand Slam wins at Wimbledon 2024 and the Australian Open 2025.
Prestigious Guests and a Legacy of Excellence
His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum led a group of distinguished officials at the award ceremony on Centre Court.
Tournament CEO Ramesh Cidambi praised the championship as one of the world's premier tennis events. Tournament Director Salah Tahlak thanked players, fans, and sponsors for making the 25th edition one to remember.
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships has firmly established itself as a benchmark on the international tennis calendar. With Andreeva's record-breaking victory, the tournament heads into its next edition with the sport's brightest young star as its reigning champion.
