The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tournament has been held in Dubai since 1993, and is part of both the ATP and WTA Tours. The 2020 edition of the tournament will be held from February 17th-22nd.
Tournament Format
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is a combined ATP and WTA event, with both men’s and women’s singles and doubles tournaments being held. The men’s singles tournament is an ATP 500 event, while the women’s singles tournament is a WTA Premier 5 event. This year, the men’s singles tournament will have a 32-player field, while the women’s singles tournament will have a 48-player field. In addition to the singles tournaments, there are also men’s and women’s doubles tournaments, which will each have 16-team fields.
Notable Players
The 2020 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship will feature a host of world-class tennis players from around the world. On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic is the top seed and a three-time champion of the event. Other notable players include Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Daniil Medvedev, and Grigor Dimitrov.
On the women’s side, Simona Halep is the top seed and a two-time champion of the event. Other notable players include Karolina Pliskova, Elina Svitolina, Aryna Sabalenka, and Sofia Kenin.
Prize Money
The 2020 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will feature a total prize money pool of $6.9 million. The men’s singles champion will receive $403,160, while the women’s singles champion will receive $570,240. The men’s doubles champions will receive $164,000, while the women’s doubles champions will receive $82,000.
History of the Event
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was first held in 1993, and has since become one of the most prestigious events on the ATP and WTA Tours. The tournament has been won by some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams.
The tournament has also been won by a number of current stars, including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Simona Halep, and Serena Williams.
Venue
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is held at the Dubai Tennis Stadium, located in the Sports City complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The stadium, which opened in 2009, has a capacity of 6,000, and features 12 courts, including four indoor and eight outdoor courts.
Tickets
Tickets for the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship can be purchased online at the tournament’s official website. Tickets range in price from AED 25 ($6.77) for a single day pass, to AED 1,500 ($408.11) for a five-day pass.
TV Coverage
The 2020 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship will be broadcast live on several international television networks, including beIN Sports in the Middle East, Eurosport in Europe, and ESPN in the United States.
Social Media
The tournament also has an active presence on social media, with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. The tournament’s official hashtag is #DDFTennis.
Sponsors
The tournament is sponsored by Dubai Duty Free, Emirates Airline, and the Dubai Sports Council. Other sponsors include Rolex, Dunlop, and Head.
Conclusion
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the ATP and WTA Tours, and features some of the best players from around the world. With its world-class venue, prize money, and television coverage, the tournament is sure to be an exciting event for tennis fans.