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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
World-class women’s tennis is set to return to the UAE capital as the dates for the fourth Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open have been announced. Presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the tournament will take place from January 31 to February 7, 2026, at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City.
Following a record-breaking 2025 event that welcomed eight of the world’s top 20 players and thousands of fans across eight action-packed days, next year’s tournament is set to deliver an even bigger spectacle and once again showcase Abu Dhabi as a global destination for elite sport.
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open has quickly become one of the most prestigious tournaments in women’s tennis. Its significance is highlighted not only by the valuable ranking points on offer, but also the number of top-ranked players who have competed in the first three editions.
With 28 singles players and 16 top doubles teams, the event is set to build on the success of last season, where Olympic gold medallist and inaugural champion Belinda Bencic made a stunning comeback to claim her second Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title, defeating rising star Ashlyn Krueger in the final, while Jelena Ostapenko and Ellen Perez captured the doubles crown.
The WTA 500 event – part of the prestigious Hologic WTA tour – represents a unique convergence of world-class sport and entertainment.
Like last year, each ticket purchased before the end of November will automatically enter fans into a prize draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to the Mubadala DC Open, including return flights, accommodation and VIP access.
