Ons Jabeur will return to Abu Dhabi in February

She is the first name announced for what is sure to be an exciting line up…

Abu Dhabi’s roaring sports calendar has kept fans on their feet, and the momentum continues to build with the news that Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur will return to the UAE capital to compete at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open from February 1 to 8, 2025.

The two-time Wimbledon finalist and current Tunisian number one is known for her powerful groundstrokes and all-round game, slicing and dropping her way to three Slam finals in a career that has inspired many around the world, in addition to inspiring Arab youth in particular to begin a journey in tennis.

Ons will headline a field of 28 of the world’s leading singles WTA players and 16 doubles pairs, for 8 days of slam-bang women’s tennis action that will build on the success of the first two editions of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in 2023 and as recently as in last February. Other leading stars that are expected to return to the UAE capital include defending champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and doubles champs, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia Kenin. Last February, Abu Dhabi also hosted 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, big-hitting southpaw Beatriz Haddad Maia and Olympic champion Barbora Krejcikova at Abu Dhabi’s own WTA-500 event.

When they were in town last, the stars spoke with What’s On, telling us what they love about Abu Dhabi. Read all about it here.

In addition to the on-court action, fans were also treated to a number of exciting musical performances and great restaurants during the 2024 edition.

Regular tickets to the 2025 edition of the tournament begin at as little as Dhs25, and you can get them at mubadalaabudhabiopen.com.