The next edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, scheduled for February 15-28, 2026, promises to consolidate its position as a key event on the ATP 500 and WTA 1000 calendar. Recent champions include Stefanos Tsitsipas, winner of the men's tournament in 2025, winning his first ATP 500 title after losing eleven previous titles, and rising star Mirra Andreeva, the youngest-ever champion at the 1000-level, newly crowned WTA champion at just 17 years old. The tournament's historic trophy cabinet includes legendary names: Roger Federer, eight-time winner of the men's singles, and Justine Henin, four-time women's champion. Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams, Simona Halep, and Barbora Krejčíková have also been among the stars of past editions of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The 2026 edition promises to be a testing ground for established champions and emerging young talents. Among the expected stars of the women's draw are players such as Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Belinda Bencic, while on the men's circuit, all eyes are on players such as Tsitsipas, Rublev, de Minaur, Medvedev, and Humbert, all of whom have recently appeared in finals in Dubai.
