Dubai's most popular tennis tournament - everything you need to know

What can you find in the article?
 

• Dubai Tennis Championships - the most important tennis tournament in Dubai
• History of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
• When does the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tournament take place?
• Where does the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tournament take place?
• Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2024/2025: Date, schedule, players
• How do I buy tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament?
• What are the attractions around the Dubai Tennis Stadium?
• Other sporting events in Dubai
• Questions and answers (FAQs)
   

Dubai Tennis Championships - the most important tennis tournament in Dubai
 

Tennis in the United Arab Emirates is a very popular sport. Dubai's tennis courts attract crowds of amateurs and professionals to play together. The popularity of tennis has grown over time and more than 20 years ago the Dubai authorities decided to overshadow other famous tennis tournaments in the world. Now, the best tennis players from around the world come together on the courts of the Dubai Tennis Stadium and compete for the title of best male and female player. The tournament is a very important stage in the beginning of the calendar of the ATP and WTA, the men's and women's tennis organisations.
 

Does the Dubai tournament belong to the ATP or the WTA? The Dubai Tennis Championships is a men's and women's tournament. The men play in the ATP 500, which is one of the most prestigious ranked tennis tournaments, right after the Grand Slams and the ATP 1000 tournaments. The women play in Dubai in the WTA 1000 ranked tournament, which is the most prestigious tournament after the Grand Slams (Wimbledon, Roland Garros, US Open and Australian Open).
 

The ATP Tour Dubai brings together the biggest stars in world men's tennis. The same is true of the WTA Dubai, where we can watch Iga Swiatek in recent years and the tournament has been won in the past by Venus Williams, among others. Famous tennis players and famous tennis players in Dubai compete for prestige, fame and prizes. The prize pool last year was US$ 3 211 715 in the women's tournament and US$ 3 113 270 in the men's tournament. If you are curious about the history of this tournament and want to know the answers to questions such as: How many times has Roger Federer won in Dubai?

And if you want to see the best tennis in Dubai live - in this article you will find out about the history of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, when the tournament takes place, how to buy tickets and where the tournament takes place. Enjoy!
 

History of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
 

Great tennis in Dubai began its history in 1993. That was when the first edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was hosted. In the early editions, it was only a men's singles and doubles tournament. The first winners were Karel Novacek in singles and the pair Anders Jarryd / John Fitzgerald in doubles. In singles, the trophy was lifted by Goran Ivanisevic, Thomas Muster or Nicolas Kiefer until 2000.
 

The women joined the game in 2001 with an all-star cast. From the first editions, stars such as Martina Hingis and Venus Williams took part in the tournament. For 32 years since 1993, the players and players have provided fans in the stadium and in front of TV sets around the world with incredible emotions, long battles for victories, tennis exchanges of the highest order and displays of skill worthy of the world's top tennis players. The trophy has been lifted eight times by Roger Federer, five times by Novak Djokovic and three times by Venus Williams. In 2012, the tournament was won by our Polish tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska. In 2023, Iga Swiatek played in the final, but lost to Barbora Krejčíková.
 

Who won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in 2024? The winners were Ugo Humbert in men's singles, Jasmine Paolini in women's singles, the pair Talon Griekspoor / Jan-Lennard Struff in men's doubles and the pair Storm Hunter / Katerina Siniakova in women's doubles.
 

When does the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tournament take place?
 

When does the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tournament take place? The most important tennis tournament in Dubai always takes place in late February or late February/early March. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2025 will take place from 16 February to 1 March. The biggest tennis stars are expected to arrive in Dubai on these dates. The women's tennis team will take to the courts first, followed by the men's tournament.
 

Where is the Dubai tennis tournament taking place?
 

The Dubai Tennis Tournament takes place on the courts of the Dubai Tennis Stadium in Dubai. The Dubai Tennis Stadium is a modern tennis complex in Dubai near Dubai International Airport. The main court can accommodate 5,000 people. How do I get to the Dubai Tennis Stadium? The best means of transport is by taxi. If you plan to travel by public transport, you need to take the Red Line of the Metro (M1) and get off at GGICO Metro Station, from where it is a 1km walk to the Dubai Tennis Stadium.
 

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2024/2025: date, schedule, players
 

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2025 will be held on the dates: 16 February - 1 March. The schedule for the Dubai Duty Tennis tournament is not yet known. The schedule of matches and the players playing in the tournament will be known approximately four weeks before the start of the tournament. The official schedule will be announced on the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships social media.
 

How do I buy tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament?
 

You can buy tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2025 from the tournament's official website. Tickets are divided into: WTA Tickets for the women's tournament and ATP Tickets for the men's tournament. You can choose between Grandstand seats, which is the main grandstand, and the more expensive premium view versions of the grandstands, which are Prime A and Prime B. You can buy tickets for individual days of the tournament, tickets for days 1 to 4 and 5 to 7 or for the final day of the women's or men's tournament itself. The cheapest tickets for the Dubai Tennis Stadium tournament start from AED 55 for one day.
 

What are the attractions around the Dubai Tennis Stadium?
 

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is a perfectly planned event with plenty of activities around the courts. At the Dubai Tennis Stadium you can find sponsor stands with prizes to be won, tennis games, children's attractions and a playground, restaurants and food stalls from local businesses. A short distance from the tennis stadium you will find plenty of Arabic, Pakistani and Indian cuisine restaurants, Al Garhoud Park with attractions for children and Dubai International Airport.
 

Other sporting events in Dubai
 

Dubai is a city of sports and physical activities. You'll find plenty of paths for runners and cyclists, free outdoor gyms and places in parks to practice yoga. Dubai regularly hosts major sporting events such as football matches, cricket tournaments and car races. Wide beaches and warm water create ideal conditions for water sports in Dubai. If you want to experience Dubai in a sporty way and ride the Jetski at the Burj Al-Arab or experience extreme sports by skydiving then book the best sports activities in Dubai at Two Continents.
 

Questions and answers (FAQs)
 

• What is the name of the tennis tournament in Dubai?
  
  The largest tennis tournament in Dubai is called the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The tournament has been held since 1993. The 33rd edition of the Dubai Tennis Championships will be held from 16 February to 1 March 2025 at the Dubai Tennis Stadium in Dubai.
   
• What are the ticket prices for the Dubai Duty Tennis tournament?
  
  Ticket prices for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships start at AED 55 for day 1 of the WTA tournament, AED 60 for day 1 of the ATP tournament and AED 600 for the final day of the men's tournament and AED 370 for the final day of the women's tournament.
   
• Which tennis stars are playing in Dubai?
  
  The Dubai Tennis Tournament has always hosted some of the biggest stars in world tennis. In the past, legends such as Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Venus Villiams and Simona Halep have won the tournament. Currently, the Dubai tournament hosts some of the world's best male and female players. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2024 featured Iga Swiatek, Jasmine Paolini, Hubert Hurkacz, Daniil Medvedev and Ugo Humbert.
   

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