wta 1000
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
13 Feb To  22 Feb
Location Dubai UAE
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Gabriela Dabrowski soars to new career-high doubles ranking of No. 2 after Dubai title
Doubles Ranking Reaction

Gabriela Dabrowski soars to new career-high doubles ranking of No. 2 after Dubai title

The Canadian rises from No. 10 to No. 2—surpassing her previous high of No. 3—after the WTA 1000 triumph.

By John Berkok Feb 23, 2026
Alexandra Eala soars to new career-high ranking of No. 31 after quarterfinal run in Dubai
Ranking Reaction

Alexandra Eala soars to new career-high ranking of No. 31 after quarterfinal run in Dubai

She’s the only player from the Philippines ever to reach the WTA Top 100, and now she’s on the cusp of the Top 30.

By John Berkok Feb 23, 2026
Janice Tjen becomes first Indonesian woman to be ranked in the Top 40 since Basuki in 1998
Ranking Reaction

Janice Tjen becomes first Indonesian woman to be ranked in the Top 40 since Basuki in 1998

The 23-year-old makes her Top 40 debut today, jumping from No. 46 to No. 36 after her deepest run at a WTA 1000 event.

By John Berkok Feb 23, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz, Sebastian Korda and Jessica Pegula pick up the intensity before the Sunshine Double
Weekend Winners

Carlos Alcaraz, Sebastian Korda and Jessica Pegula pick up the intensity before the Sunshine Double

Alcaraz was at his comprehensive best in Doha, Korda started a new coaching partnership with a title in Delray Beach, and Pegula found her old flow—and made it more efficient—in Dubai.

By Steve Tignor Feb 23, 2026
"A great birthday present": Jessica Pegula dismisses Elina Svitolina in Dubai for 10th career title
WTA Dubai, UAE

"A great birthday present": Jessica Pegula dismisses Elina Svitolina in Dubai for 10th career title

The 31-year-old celebrated her fourth triumph at the WTA 1000 level.

By TENNIS.com Feb 21, 2026
Elina Svitolina “fights like Ukraine,” wins three-hour Dubai tussle vs. Coco Gauff
WTA Dubai, UAE

Elina Svitolina “fights like Ukraine,” wins three-hour Dubai tussle vs. Coco Gauff

The two-time champion needed six match points to dispatch Gauff and book a championship clash against Jessica Pegula.

By David Kane Feb 20, 2026