wta 1000
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
15 Feb To  22 Feb
Location Dubai UAE
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Supremacy and surprise: Five things we learned about the WTA during the Doha-Dubai double
WTA Dubai, UAE

Supremacy and surprise: Five things we learned about the WTA during the Doha-Dubai double

Another dominant showing for Iga Swiatek in Doha gave way to a surprising week in Dubai.

By Steve Tignor Feb 25, 2024
Jasmine Paolini rallies to top Anna Kalinskaya in all-unseeded WTA 1000 final in Dubai
WTA Dubai, UAE

Jasmine Paolini rallies to top Anna Kalinskaya in all-unseeded WTA 1000 final in Dubai

The world No. 26 is the third Italian to ever win a WTA 1000 title, and won the last four games of a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory.

By TENNIS.com Feb 24, 2024
Anna Kalinskaya has become the first player to beat Iga Swiatek in straight sets in 343 days
Stat of the Day

Anna Kalinskaya has become the first player to beat Iga Swiatek in straight sets in 343 days

Swiatek hadn’t lost a match in straight sets since falling to Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells semifinals last March.

By John Berkok Feb 23, 2024
No. 1 Iga Swiatek stunned by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals, Paolini awaits in final
WTA Dubai, UAE

No. 1 Iga Swiatek stunned by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals, Paolini awaits in final

Swiatek was up 4-2 when Kalinskaya rattled off four straight games to take the first set en route to her third consecutive victory over a Top 10 opponent.

By Associated Press Feb 23, 2024
Iga Swiatek stunned in Dubai by on-fire Anna Kalinskaya, backing up Coco Gauff upset
WTA Dubai, UAE

Iga Swiatek stunned in Dubai by on-fire Anna Kalinskaya, backing up Coco Gauff upset

The qualifier is into her first WTA 1000 final on the back of the two biggestwins of her career, booking a championship clash against Jasmine Paolini.

By David Kane Feb 23, 2024
Coco Gauff unable to book Iga Swiatek clash after falling to Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai
WTA Dubai, UAE

Coco Gauff unable to book Iga Swiatek clash after falling to Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai

The qualifier shook off a back injury to rally past the No. 3 seed, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, in Thursday's quarterfinals.

By TENNIS.com Feb 22, 2024