Dubai Open 2023 Players, Prize Money, Schedule, Tickets, Results
WTA Dubai Tennis Championships also known as Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships or Dubai Open happened on Sunday, 19 February, and ended on Saturday, 25 February 2023. It consists of a WTA 1000 women’s event followed by the ATP 500 men’s tournament. This was the 23rd year of the WTA tournament. The event held on a hard surface, outdoors, at the Aviation Club Centre in Dubai.
Dubai Tennis Championships Tournament
The WTA Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships is a professional women’s tennis tournament held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is part of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour and features some of the world’s top female tennis players competing for a substantial prize fund.
The tournament typically takes place in February and is held at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre, which has a capacity of over 5000 spectators. The event attracts a large number of international visitors and is a highly anticipated event on the global tennis calendar.
| Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Venue | Aviation Club Tennis Centre |
| Tour category | WTA 1000 |
| Prize Money | $2,788,468 |
| Draw | 64 S, 28 D |
Dubai Open 2023 Results
Czech Republican player Barbora Krejcikova won the WTA tournament in Dubai. In the final, she defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6:4, 6:2. On her way through the tournament, she also defeated world number two Aryna Sabalenka and number three Jessica Pegula. It is the first title from the WTA 1000 tournament for the Czech Republic. Iga Swiatek, who came from an impressive sequence of victories. Until the final, Iga had lost only 9 games. After Championship Barbora moves to 16th in WTA Ranking from 30th place.
In the doubles championship, Veronika Kudermetova defend her title but this time partnered with Liudmila Samsonova (Elise Mertens in 2022). The winning pair defeated Taiwanese pair Latisha Chan and Chan Hao-ching in tie breaker 6-4, 7-6, 10-1. Throughout the event, the title holders haven’t lost a set.
Dubai Open 2022 Winners
Currently world no. 13, Jelena Ostapenko is the champion of the Dubai Tennis Championship. Latvian star won the final easily with straight sets (6-0, 6-4) against Russian Star Veronika Kudermetova. She also has a Rolland Garros Championship (French Grand Slam) back in 2017.
On the other side, The pair Veronika Kudermetova of Russia and Elise Mertens of Belgium won the final against pairing Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and L.Kichenok of Ukraine. Champions crushed the opposition with straight sets 6-1, 6-3.
Dubai Open History and Previous Winners
History
The WTA Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships is a long-running professional women’s tennis tournament that has been held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2001. The tournament was established as part of the WTA Tour and has since become one of the premier events in the women’s tennis calendar.
The event has also been recognized for its high level of organization and attractive prize money, making it a popular destination for players and fans alike. Despite facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WTA Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships continues to be one of the most highly anticipated events in women’s tennis and a symbol of the sport’s growth in the Middle East.
WTA Dubai Tennis Championships Winners
Over the years, the tournament has seen many of the world’s top female tennis players compete for the title, including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Simona Halep, and Elina Svitolina. In the women’s singles, Justine Henin (2003–04, 2006–07) holds the record for most titles (four) and shares with Venus Williams (2009–10, 2014) and Elina Svitolina (2017–18) the record for most consecutive titles (two).
| Year | Singles Champions | Doubles Champions |
| 2023 | Barbora Krejcikova | Veronika Kudermetova / Liudmila Samsonova |
| 2022 | Jeļena Ostapenko | Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens |
| 2021 | Garbiñe Muguruza | Alexa Guarachi / Darija Jurak |
| 2020 | Simona Halep | Hsieh Su-wei / Barbora Strýcová |
| 2019 | Belinda Bencic | Hsieh Su-wei / Barbora Strýcová |
| 2018 | Elina Svitolina | Chan Hao-ching / Yang Zhaoxuan |
| 2017 | Elina Svitolina | Ekaterina Makarova / Elena Vesnina |
| 2016 | Sara Errani | Chuang Chia-jung / Darija Jurak |
| 2015 | Simona Halep | Tímea Babos / Kristina Mladenovic |
Dubai Open 2023 Prize Money
The 2023 Prize money of the Dubai Tennis Championships is $2,788,468 but the distribution of prize money and points is not announced yet. For now, you can see the 2022 season Prize money and its distribution. In 2022 Total prize money was
| Stage | Singles Prize Money | Doubles Prize Money | WTA Points |
| Winner | $104,180 | $36,200 | 950 |
| Finals | $64,800 | $22,000 | 700 |
| Semi-Finals | $37,500 | $12,500 | 550 |
| Quarter-Finals | $17,500/ | $6,500 | 350 |
| Round 2 | $9,000 | — | 240 |
| Round 1 | $6,200 | $3,900 | 1 |
Dubai Open 2023 Draw
The tournament will have 64 singles and 32 doubles draws that will be released as the event progresses. The officials have confirmed the 2023 draw will take place soon
Dubai Open 2023 Dates
The event will be held across 1 week from 19-25 February. The qualifying round will be conducted on the 2 days leading up to the main draw.
Dubai Open 2023 Schedule
The WTA Dubai Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tournament typically takes place in late February or early March and lasts for one week. The schedule includes both singles and doubles matches, featuring some of the world’s top female tennis players.
| Date | Singles Matches | Doubles Matches |
| 19 February | Round 1 | —- |
| 20 February | Round 1 – 2 | Round 1 |
| 21 February | Round 2 | Round 1 |
| 22 February | Round 3 | Round 2 |
| 23 February | Quarter Finals | Quarter Finals |
| 24 February | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals |
| 25 February | Finale | Finale |
In addition to the tennis matches, the tournament also features various entertainment and cultural events, including live music performances, food festivals, and fashion shows. The tournament is a popular destination for both tennis fans and tourists and attracts thousands of visitors to Dubai each year
Dubai Open 2023 Players
The player list of the Dubai Duty-Free tennis championships is attractive as always. As for now, Sania Mirza Confirmed that she is going to play the last event of her career in Dubai. Sania Mirza announced her retirement earlier this year. World number 1 Iga Swiatek Also confirmed her participation in the 2023 Dubai Open.
Dubai Open Tennis 2023 Singles Top Seeds
| Seed | Player | Ranking |
| 1 | Iga Swiatek | 1 |
| 2 | Aryna Sabalenka | 2 |
| 3 | Ons Jabeur | 3 |
| 4 | Jessica Pegula | 4 |
| 5 | Caroline Garica | 5 |
| 6 | Coco Gauff | 6 |
| 7 | Maria Sakkari | 7 |
| 8 | Daria Kasatkina | 8 |
| 9 | Belinda Bencic | 9 |
| 10 | Elena Rybakaina | 10 |
Remaining Players list
| Players | Ranking |
| Veronika Kudermetova | 11 |
| Jelena Ostapenko | 12 |
| Petra Kvitova | 13 |
| Beatriz Haddad Maia | 14 |
| Victoria Azarenka | 16 |
| Ekaterina Alexandrova | 17 |
| Anett Kontaveit | 18 |
| Luidmila Samsonova | 19 |
| Karoline Pliskova | 20 |
| Paula Badosa | 21 |
| Shuai Zhang | 23 |
| Madison Keys | 24 |
| Martina Trevisa | 25 |
| Marie Bouzkova | 26 |
| Irina Camelia Begu | 27 |
WTA Open Singles Wild Card Entries
- Linda Fruhvirtová
- Sofia Kenin
- Marta Kostyuk
- İpek Öz
- Vera Zvonareva
- Karolína Muchová (Protected Ranking)
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Protected Ranking)
- Markéta Vondroušová (Protected Ranking)
WTA Dubai Tennis Championships Doubles Entry
| Seed | Player | Ranking |
| 1 | Coco Gauff / Jessica Pegula | 6 |
| 2 | Lyudmyla Kichenok / Jeļena Ostapenko | 21 |
| 3 | Desirae Krawczyk / Demi Schuurs | 27 |
| 4 | Giuliana Olmos / Zhang Shuai | 31 |
Madison Keys / Sania Mirza received wild Card Entries into the main draw. Sania Mirza will be featured last time in her career.
WTA Dubai Open 2023 Tickets
The WTA Dubai Open tickets for the 2023 session can be purchased from the tournament’s official website or through authorized ticketing partners. The website usually has information on the available packages, pricing and seating options.
Additionally, you can also purchase tickets through online ticketing platforms or at the venue box office on the day of the event, subject to availability. It is advisable to buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. For tickets, you can click the following link: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/xnPGgoz
