The WTA Dubai Tennis Championships are one of the standout events on the women’s tennis calendar. The Tennis Gazette provides all the key information you need about this week’s tournament.
Following the Qatar Open, the Middle East Swing continues with another prestigious WTA 1000 event in Dubai.
Many of the world’s top players have made the trip, ensuring a stacked field and high-quality matchups throughout the week. Fans can expect intense competition as the tour builds momentum after the Australian Open.
Here is everything you need to know about the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships, including the players, schedule, and prize money.
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When are the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships?
The 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai between Sunday, February 15, and Saturday, February 21.
WTA Dubai Tennis Championships schedule
Here is the full schedule for the Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai for the upcoming week:
| Dates | Matches |
| February 15 | First round |
| February 16-17 | Second round |
| February 18 | Third round |
| February 19 | Quarterfinals |
| February 20 | Semifinals |
| February 21 | Final |
How to watch the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships
Tennis fans can watch live coverage of the Dubai Tennis Championships throughout the tournament on Tennis Channel in the United States.
WTA Dubai Tennis Championships top seeds
Here are the top eight seeds in the draw at the Dubai Tennis Championships:
| Seeds | Players |
| 1 | Elena Rybakina |
| 2 | Amanda Anisimova |
| 3 | Coco Gauff |
| 4 | Jessica Pegula |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva |
| 6 | Jasmine Paolini |
| 7 | Elina Svitolina |
| 8 | Ekaterina Alexandrova |
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WTA Dubai Tennis Championships prize money and ranking points
Here are the prize money and ranking points awarded at the Dubai Tennis Championships:
| Round | Prize Money | Ranking Points |
| Champion | $665,000 | 1,000 |
| Finalist | $385,001 | 650 |
| Semifinals | $197,000 | 390 |
| Quarterfinals | $98,500 | 215 |
| Third round | $49,250 | 120 |
| Second round | $26,000 | 65 |
| First round | $10,000 | 10 |
Who won the 2025 WTA Dubai Tennis Championships?
Mirra Andreeva is the defending champion at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
She claimed the title last year with a 7-6, 6-1 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the final.
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