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Away from the intensity of competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, former Dubai champions Stefanos Tsitsipas and Stan Wawrinka shared a meaningful cultural moment as they joined an Iftar gathering in Dubai, embracing local traditions and the spirit of Ramadan. Hosted by Tournament Director and Deputy Managing Director at Dubai Duty Free Salah […] The post Shared table, shared traditions: Tsitsipas and Wawrinka experience Ramadan hospitality in Dubai appeared first on Web-Release.

Undeterred by fog and fasting, more than 400 students brought a bundle of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement to the J.P. Morgan Kids’ Day on the first morning of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ATP 500 week. Against the backdrop of blasting pop hits that had kids singing in their seats, a one-hour session was […] The post Italian inspiration: Davis Cup champions host skills clinic for 400+ youngsters as part of J.P. Morgan Kids Day appeared first on Web-Release.

A brief pause from practice offered a different kind of release for Chinese tennis player Shang Juncheng, who visited the Smash Room truck inside the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships village, embracing a high-energy off-court experience ahead of tournament week in the emirate. The 21-year-old welcomed the opportunity to step away from his usual training […] The post Smash, reset, compete! Shang Juncheng tries Smash Room truck at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships village appeared first on Web-Release.

Amid glorious winter conditions at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, WTA1000 week heated up on Tuesday as a raft of seeds booking early passage to the Round of 16 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. With nine matches played in daylight hours on day three, the USA’s Coco Gauff, the World No4 and third […] The post TOP SEEDS BREEZE INTO LAST 16 DESPITE WINDY AFTERNOON AT DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS appeared first on Web-Release.

The draw for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ WTA 1000 tournament took place today, determining the pathway to the final for the tournament’s star-filled field, which this year features 16 of the world’s top 20 – including Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina, World No5 Coco Gauff, and last year’s history-making Dubai champion Mirra Andreeva. […] The post WTA STARS LEARN FATE AS DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2026 DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS appeared first on Web-Release.

The 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (DDFTC) will usher in the start of a new era for one of the Middle East’s most iconic sporting events with plans revealed for an extensive two-phase redevelopment that will transform the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and surrounding Aviation Club Tennis Complex. Initial enhancements will debut at […] The post Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships reveals major two-phase expansion plan with new Court 1 and enhanced Centre Court and Tournament Village appeared first on Web-Release.

Alexandra Eala, one of the fastest-rising talents on the WTA Tour, will debut at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships next week, organisers have confirmed. The 20-year-old Filipina entered the World’s Top 40 on Monday morning and will compete in Dubai among a star-studded field that features 18 of the world’s top 20, including World […] The post RISING PINOY STAR ALEXANDRA EALA TO DEBUT AT NEXT WEEK’S DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS appeared first on Web-Release.

With just seven days to go until the start of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the city is preparing for its annual fortnight of world-class tennis action, packed-out stands, and lively off-court atmosphere in Al Garhoud. From Grand Slam champions to family-friendly experiences, here are seven reasons why the Championships should already be in […] The post SEVEN DAYS TO GO: SEVEN THINGS TO DO AT NEXT WEEK’S DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 appeared first on Web-Release.

From Roger Federer’s record eight titles to Novak Djokovic’s domination as he won three consecutive times from 2009-2011, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships have long proved a popular stomping ground for former champions. And that tradition will continue this month as a quartet of previous men’s winners prepare to compete in the emirate once […] The post FOUR FAMILIAR CHAMPIONS AWAIT FRESH BATTLES AT DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 appeared first on Web-Release.

Men’s Week at the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships returns from February 23-28 with a standout ATP 500 roster led by defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, World No7 Félix Auger-Aliassime, and former winners Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev. Greek star Tsitsipas, who lifted the trophy in 2025 after a commanding run capped by victory over […] The post Tsitsipas, Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev and Rublev headline world-class ATP 500 line-up for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 appeared first on Web-Release.