The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will feature a world-class ATP 500 line-up during men’s week from February 23 to 28, led by defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, Félix Auger-Aliassime, and former winners Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.
Tsitsipas returns to Dubai after claiming the title in 2025 with a win over Auger-Aliassime in the final. The Greek star will aim to defend his crown following a strong hard-court season.
Auger-Aliassime arrives after one of the most successful years of his career, having secured three ATP titles in 2025 and reaching the semi-finals of the US Open.
His run to last year’s Dubai final has further established him as a leading contender.
Also in the field is Medvedev, the 2023 Dubai champion and 2021 US Open winner, who remains one of the strongest competitors on hard courts.
Rublev, the 2022 champion, returns following another consistent ATP Tour season, bringing experience and intensity to the tournament.
Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the tournament’s Organising Committee, said the confirmed line-up reflects the strength and depth of the ATP 500 field, promising a high level of competition for fans.
The men’s draw is further strengthened by Alexander Bublik, Jack Draper and Karen Khachanov, adding depth and variety to the competition.
On the women’s side, the WTA 1000 tournament will take place from February 15 to 21, featuring leading players including defending champion Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff.
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