After Rotterdam and Rio de Janeiro, the ATP 500 action continues in the 2023 season with Novak Djokovic, defending champion Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Andy Murray competing in the field at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the tournament in the United Arab Emirates:
When is the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will be held from 27 February – 4 March. The outdoor hard-court ATP 500 tournament, established in 1993, will take place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tournament director is Salah Tahlak.
Who is playing at the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will feature stars including World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, defending champion Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Andy Murray, Alexander Zverev and more.
When is the draw for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships draw will be made Saturday, 25 February at 1 p.m.
What is the schedule for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
*Qualifying: Saturday 25 February – Sunday 26 February at 11 a.m.
*Main Draw: Monday 27 February – Saturday 4 March.
*Monday-Wednesday sessions starting at 2 p.m.
*Thursday-Friday sessions starting at 3 p.m.
*Doubles Final: Saturday 4 March at 4:30 p.m.
*Singles Final: Saturday 4 March at 7 p.m.
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What is the prize money and points for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?
The Total Financial Commitment for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is $3,020,535.
SINGLES
Winner: $533,990/500 points
Finalist: $287,320/300 points
Semi-finalist: $153,125/180 points
Quarter-finalist: $78,235/90 points
Second Round: $41,765/45 points
First Round: $22,270/0 points
DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $175,400/500 points
Finalist: $93,550/300 points
Semi-finalist: $47,340/180 points
Quarter-finalist: $23,660/90 points
First Round: $12,250/0 points
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Who won the last edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in 2022?
Andrey Rublev won the 2022 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Jiri Vesely in the championship match. Tim Puetz and Michael Venus lifted the doubles trophy, defeating Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic 6-3, 6-7(5), 16-14 in the final.
Who holds the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Honour Roll (Open Era)
Most Titles, Singles: Roger Federer (8)
Most Titles, Doubles: Mahesh Bhupathi (5)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 37, in 2019
Youngest Champion: Rafael Nadal, 19, in 2006
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Roger Federer in 2004-05, 2007; No. 1 Novak Djokovic in 2013, 2020; No. 1 Andy Murray in 2017
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 61 Jerome Golmard in 1999
Last Home Champion: None
Most Match Wins: Roger Federer (53)
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