25 glorious years of serving up an ace event…

Leading contenders from women’s tennis have been confirmed for the upcoming milestone 25th edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tournament, set to take place at the Dubai Dubai Free Tennis Stadium from February 16, 2025 onwards. Following what is expected to be a star-studded week of high-octane tennis action, the WTA-1000 event will make way for the 33rd edition of the ATP week beginning February 24, at this annual celebration of tennis.

Who’s coming to town?

It’s been confirmed that the Dubai event will feature the top ten players in the world – top-ranked women’s tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka will lead a galaxy of stars that will also include Polish superstar and 5-time grand slam champion, Iga Swiatek, as well as defending champion Jasmine Paolini from Italy.

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Other players that will take to the baseline in Dubai will include 2023 champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic, as well as World No. 5 and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng of China, plus top talent including 2018 Dubai finalist Daria Kasatkina and Jessica Pegula of the United States.

Stay tuned for all the updates in the lead-up to the tournament, and for all the exciting announcements coming your way regarding the men’s week.

Tickets sell out fast for this long-cherished tennis spectacle, and you’ll want to grab yours now.

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, February 16 to March 1, 2025, from Dhs55. dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com