atp 500
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
21 Feb To  28 Feb
Location Dubai UAE
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai title after injured Tallon Griekspoor pulls out of final
ATP Dubai, UAE

Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai title after injured Tallon Griekspoor pulls out of final

The Russian lifted the trophy just hours before the U.A.E. shut its airspace, casting a surreal tone over championship Saturday.

By Stephanie Livaudais Feb 28, 2026
More mandatory events, fewer points: Daniil Medvedev pitches radical ATP rankings overhaul
The Business of Tennis

More mandatory events, fewer points: Daniil Medvedev pitches radical ATP rankings overhaul

The former world No. 1 says the ATP calendar isn’t the problem—the rankings system is forcing players to chase points nonstop.

By Stephanie Livaudais Feb 27, 2026
Stan Wawrinka: There will be opportunities to challenge Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner
ATP Dubai, UAE

Stan Wawrinka: There will be opportunities to challenge Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner

The former world No. 3 discussed the future of the men’s game after competing in Dubai for the final time.

By David Kane Feb 25, 2026
Daniil Medvedev: “People don’t see the toll” tennis puts on top athletes
ATP Dubai, UAE

Daniil Medvedev: “People don’t see the toll” tennis puts on top athletes

The former world No. 1 became the latest to speak out about the challenge of travel and ever-changing routines after a first-round win at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

By David Kane Feb 24, 2026
Debuting new hairdo, Jack Draper kicks off ATP comeback with Dubai victory
ATP Dubai, UAE

Debuting new hairdo, Jack Draper kicks off ATP comeback with Dubai victory

The Brit has played just one match since the US Open, making a winning return at Davis Cup earlier this month.

By David Kane Feb 23, 2026
With Roger Federer watching, Stan Wawrinka makes winning return to Dubai
ATP Dubai, UAE

With Roger Federer watching, Stan Wawrinka makes winning return to Dubai

An eight-time champion, Federer cheered on Wawrinka, who is set to retire at the end of 2026, as he dispatched Benjamin Hassan in the first round.

By David Kane Feb 23, 2026