Novak Djokovic, the 21 time Grand Slam winner and Ons Jabeur, WTA World Number 2 are confirmed to compete at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which start next month.
Djokovic, a five time winner of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, which he last won in 2020, is joining a line up that also includes Rafael Nadal.
“It’s always exciting to be back in Dubai. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is a special event for me. I have a long history with the Championship and have been fortunate to play some great matches in front of the crowd at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. I can’t wait to play there again,” said Djokovic.
Tunisian star Jabeur became the first Arab to reach a Grand Slam final last year by reaching the finals at Wimbledon, and two months later reaching the US Open final at Flushing Meadows. This will be Jabeur's eighth consecutive year participating at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
“I’m very much looking forward to playing at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships once again,” said Jabeur. “As an Arab, it’s always a special experience playing in the emirate and the fans make me feel very well supported. I have had some great weeks there in previous years without leaving with the title, so this year I hope to finally get my hands on some silverware.”
“Both Ons and Novak have really made themselves at home in Dubai over the years,” said Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free. “Both players enjoy playing in Dubai and we are thrilled to have them confirmed again this year. To have Novak and Rafa in the same field is very special and we look forward to another exciting two weeks of the tennis.”
Tournament Director Salah Tahlak added: “Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships fans expect the best. To have Ons Jabeur, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, all three household names and crowd favourites here, is a clear demonstration that this year’s Championship is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent memory. We look forward to announcing the full fields for both the WTA and ATP Championships very soon and we look forward to hosting another exceptional Championship fortnight.”
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships runs from 19 February to 4 March, and tickets go on sale online at www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com on Tuesday 17 January with prices starting from Dhs 55, and can be bought from the box office at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from 9 February.