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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know
All about the hard court ATP 500 tennis tournament in the U.A.E.
February 19, 2026
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The 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships runs 23-28 February.
By ATP Staff
The ATP 500 action continues in the 2026 season at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, where Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Bublik and former champions Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev headline the field.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the tournament in the United Arab Emirates:
When is the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will be held from 23-28 February. The outdoor hard-court ATP 500 tournament, established in 1993, will take place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tournament director is Salah Tahlak.
Who is playing at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will feature stars including Auger-Aliassime, Bublik, 2023 champion Medvedev, 2022 champion Rublev, defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jack Draper, Jakub Mensik and more.
When is the draw for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships draw will be made on Saturday, 21 February at 1 p.m. at Majlis, DDF Tennis Stadium.
What is the schedule for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
*Qualifying: Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 February at 11 a.m.
*Monday 23 – Saturday 28 February
*Monday-Thursday sessions starting at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
*Friday session starting at 1:00 p.m.; Not Before 5 p.m. for Singles
*Doubles Final: Saturday 28 February at 4:30 p.m.
*Singles Final: Saturday 28 February at 7 p.m.
What is the prize money and points for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The prize money for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is US $3,311,005.
SINGLES
Winner: $619,160 / 500 points
Finalist: $333,160 / 330 points
Semi-finalist: $177,555 / 200 points
Quarter-finalist: $90,710 / 100 points
Second Round: $48,420 / 50 points
First Round: $25,825 / 0 points
DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $203,390 / 500 points
Finalist: $108,470 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $54,880 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $27,450 / 90 points
First Round: $14,200 / 0 points
How can I watch the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
Watch Live on TennisTV
TV Schedule
How can I follow the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
Hashtag: #DDFTennis
Facebook: DDFTennis
Instagram: @ddftennis
X: @DDFTennis
Who won the last edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in 2025?
Stefanos Tsitsipas won the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the singles final. TYuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin lifted the doubles trophy, overcoming Harri Heliovaara and Henri Patten 3-6, 7-6(12), 10-8 in the final.
Watch highlights from the Tsitsipas vs. Auger-Aliassime final:
Who holds the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Roger Federer (8)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 37, in 2019
Youngest Champion: Rafael Nadal, 19, in 2006
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Roger Federer in 2004-05, 2007, Novak Djokovic in 2013, 2020 and Andy Murray in 2017
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 61 Jerome Golmard in 1999
Last Home Champion: None
Most Match Wins: Roger Federer (53)
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