Dubai Championships

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals. The Russian third seed controlled the match from the baseline, improving his head-to-head record against the Canadian to 8-2. Medvedev will face Tallon Griekspoor on Saturday after the Dutchman upset Andrey Rublev.

26 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Félix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal secured a spot in the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka. The top seed dominated with his serve in a 6-3, 7-6 (2) win on Thursday. He now faces Daniil Medvedev in the next round.

Eighteen-year-old Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva has identified Novak Djokovic as her ultimate role model, citing his discipline and resilience. In a recent interview, she detailed her admiration amid struggles in the Dubai Tennis Championships. Andreeva draws parallels between her emotional challenges and Djokovic's early career setbacks.

21 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The 2026 Dubai Championships have influenced the WTA rankings with several players gaining points from deep runs while others dropped due to withdrawals and early exits. Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina are set to contest the final, potentially affecting their positions further. Top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek withdrew, maintaining or slightly adjusting their standings.

Several high-profile players, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Iga Swiatek, have withdrawn from the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Tournament director Salah Tahlak has urged the WTA to impose ranking point deductions for late withdrawals instead of fines. The absences, cited for injuries, illness, and fatigue, have reshaped the draw with Elena Rybakina as the top seed.

13 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Top-ranked players Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have withdrawn from the upcoming WTA 1000 Dubai Championships, citing health and scheduling issues. The tournament, set for February 15-21, 2026, will now feature Elena Rybakina as the top seed. Both players expressed regret over their decisions and hope to return next year.