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Al Etihad
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Hasher bin Maktoum crowns winners of 33rd Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
1 Mar 2025 23:13 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Tennis Federation, presented winner Stefanos Tsitsipas with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following a thrilling finale to the 33rd edition of the annual men's prestigious event, a key fixture on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 500 calendar, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The awards ceremony was held on the iconic Centre Court of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, concluding an exhilarating week of world-class men's tennis contests, featuring eight of the top 20 players. Tsitsipas claimed the men's singles title after a thrilling match in front of a packed crowd. With composure, prowess, and relentless energy, the Greece-born player emerged victorious over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-3, 6-3) at the end of a captivating ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the Tournament Organising Committee; Nasser Youssef Al Marzouqi, General Secretary of the UAE Tennis Federation; Salah Tahlak, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Tournament Director of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships; and Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Dubai Duty the course of the past two weeks, competitors battled first for prestigious WTA singles and doubles titles, and then for the coveted ATP singles and doubles the doubles final, India's Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin defeated Harri Heliovaara of Croatia and Great Britain's Henry Patten in a pulsating three-set clash (3-6, 7-6, 10-8).Cidambi said: 'The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to attract the best women's and men's players each year, with our WTA 1000 and ATP 500 events well-established, highly popular events on the tennis calendar. Once again, we have witnessed fantastic performances, thrilling matches, and an electrifying atmosphere that made this 33rd edition truly special. Our thanks to the ATP players and officials for a great week. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.' Tahlak added: 'Congratulations to our winners tonight – we've had a fantastic week of men's tennis. Thank you to the media and our fans for creating such a great atmosphere, and a special thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this tournament a success.'
02-03-2025
- Business
Hasher bin Maktoum crowns winners of 33rd Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Tennis Federation, presented winner Stefanos Tsitsipas with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following a thrilling finale to the 33rd edition of the annual men's competition. The prestigious event, a key fixture on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 500 calendar, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The awards ceremony was held on the iconic Centre Court of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, concluding an exhilarating week of world-class men's tennis contests, featuring eight of the top 20 players. Tsitsipas claimed the men's singles title after a thrilling match in front of a packed crowd. With composure, prowess, and relentless energy, the Greece-born player emerged victorious over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-3, 6-3) at the end of a captivating tournament. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the Tournament Organising Committee; Nasser Youssef Al Marzouqi, General Secretary of the UAE Tennis Federation; Salah Tahlak, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Tournament Director of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships; and Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Dubai Duty Free. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to reinforce its reputation as a premier international sporting event, attracting the world's best male and female tennis players. Over the course of the past two weeks, competitors battled first for prestigious WTA singles and doubles titles, and then for the coveted ATP singles and doubles titles, all in front of enthusiastic and engaged audiences. In the doubles final, India's Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin defeated Harri Heliovaara of Croatia and Great Britain's Henry Patten in a pulsating three-set clash (3-6, 7-6, 10-8). Cidambi said, 'The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to attract the best women's and men's players each year, with our WTA 1000 and ATP 500 events well-established, highly popular events on the tennis calendar. Once again, we have witnessed fantastic performances, thrilling matches, and an electrifying atmosphere that made this 33rd edition truly special. Our thanks to the ATP players and officials for a great week. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.' Tahlak added, 'Congratulations to our winners tonight – we've had a fantastic week of men's tennis. Thank you to the media and our fans for creating such a great atmosphere, and a special thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this tournament a success.' Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Khaleej Times
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Romance to take Centre Court at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Love will be both in the air and on the scoreboard at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this month as the sport's power couple, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas, confirmed their participation in the emirate's annual tennis tournament – for which qualifying gets underway on Valentine's Day. Affectionately known as Tsitsidosa, Badosa and Tsitsipas will both compete in Dubai this month, marking the first time the two have played here in the same season. While Spain's World No10 Badosa has competed at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium for each of the past three years, Greece-born Tsitsipas's last appearance in Dubai was somewhat surprisingly in 2020 when the now-World No11 reached the final for a second consecutive year. Badosa arrives for the emirate's WTA 1000 event having reached her first Grand Slam semifinal in Melbourne last month. The 27-year-old eventually lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the last-four showdown but will take great belief from her fortnight Down Under. Yet to progress past the first round in three attempts in Dubai, Badosa will be looking to pick up where she left off in Melbourne when action gets under way on February 16. Tsitsipas watched Badosa from the stands at the Rod Laver Arena, giving encouragement and –when appropriate – advice. He later said he took great inspiration from his off-court partner's performances. 'Her success gives me a lot of motivation – it was really impressive and deserved,' he said. 'I felt privileged that I could give her some small advice to help her on route to the semifinals. She gave me the freedom to give some feedback and tips. Through my advice to her, I also learned things about myself in terms of tennis and how I see the court and how I approach my own game. It pushes me on.' Tsitsipas's form has noticeably waned in the past 18 months, failing to qualify for the 2024 ATP Finals after five consecutive appearances and losing his opening round match in Melbourne to World No37 Alex Michelsen. Without a Tour title now since the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo last April, he will be looking to kickstart his season on a court that has historically treated him well. The two-time Grand Slam finalist reached the Dubai final in both 2019 and 2020, losing to first Roger Federer and then Novak Djokovic. Can the Greek make it third-time lucky? Time will tell when the ATP 500 event gets under way on February 24. With the couple needing to ensure they find the right balance between their professional and personal lives, the blossoming relationship add an extra layer of intrigue to this year's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships: Will love prove a lucky charm or an emotional challenge too tough to overcome?
