The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships returns for the women’s week from February 15-21, with one of the strongest WTA 1000 line-ups, featuring all of the world’s top 20 players.
The field features a complete set of top-ranked stars, including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova, alongside Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, 2025 champion Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys and Belinda Bencic.
The line-up also includes two-time Dubai champion Elina Svitolina, as well as Canada’s Victoria Mboko, whose breakthrough performances propelled her into the world’s top 20 for the first time.
"The depth of talent committed for 2026 reflects the status of this event on the global tennis calendar. Dubai has become an essential stop for the world’s best players, and we look forward to another exceptional week of world-class tennis," said Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the Organising Committee.
The 2026 championships will run back-to-back once again, with the women's WTA 1000 event from February 15-21 and the men's ATP 500 tournament from February 23-28.
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