Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
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The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council takes place late in January and early February at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.

The WTA 500 tournament is one of the finest women’s tournaments on the WTA Tour, hosting the best female players in the world across eight days of action and entertainment in the heart of the UAE capital.

Beyond the on-court action, the tournament gets underway with the official Draw Ceremony, taking place live on the Mubadala Village Stage, while entertainment and various other activities like games and coaching clinics are held to encourage wider participation in the sport.

Fans will have the chance to see leading WTA stars in attendance as the first-round match-ups are revealed, setting the stage for an exciting week of world-class action.

Complimentary access for kids under 12 extends throughout the opening weekend, making it easy for families to experience the qualifying stages of the tournament together.

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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

  • A packed stadium watches a match on the teal centre court at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open as the sun sets behind the stands.
  • Alexandra Eala beams with her hand on her heart after winning her match, wearing a purple and black Nike dress with lime trim and lime wristbands, as fans applaud and take photos behind a courtside board announcing her as the winner.
  • A performer in an ornate red Chinese opera costume and headdress sweeps a cape and waves a large red fan on the grass at the 2026 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open fan village, as spectators on blue beanbags and standing nearby watch and take photos in front of the Village Rewards building.
  • A smiling tennis player takes a selfie with excited fans at the courtside barrier, as others hold out giant tennis balls for autographs inside the stadium at night.
  • A wide view from high in the stands of the sold-out Stadium Court at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at dusk, with thousands of spectators filling the seats around the turquoise court as a match is played under a hazy evening sky.
  • Guests eat and chat at white tables under a shaded pergola in the hospitality area, with the Smokin' Serve BBQ stand behind them.
  • Two doubles partners in lime green outfits celebrate with raised fists on a teal court, one beaming as she moves towards the other in front of the Mubadala backdrop.
  • Zeynep Sönmez turns to prepare for a shot, holding her racquet across her body and wearing a white Asics visor, a white wristband and a bright pink sleeveless dress, with a line judge and an ESPN board blurred behind her.
  • A wheelchair tennis player reaches out to strike a forehand with a red racquet, wearing a black headband and a cream and navy Fila shirt, on a bright blue indoor court.
  • Paula Badosa, in a blue Nike top and yellow wristbands, reaches up with her racket mid-serve against a teal Mubadala backdrop. I've used the name from the file label rather than recognising her from the photo, so it's worth confirming it's correct before publishing.
  • Ekaterina Alexandrova leans forward and shouts with a clenched fist as she celebrates securing a spot in both the singles and doubles finals, wearing a white visor, a white wristband and a lilac dress, in front of a light blue advertising board.
  • Close-up of three yellow tennis balls on a turquoise court, with the front ball printed with "Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open" in sharp focus.
  • Hailey Baptiste stretches out on one leg to reach a wide backhand at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, wearing a white headband, a black outfit with white trim and neon yellow shoes, in front of a light blue backdrop with the tournament logo.
  • Sara Bejlek kisses the swirling gold trophy, wearing a black sleeveless top, with her blonde ponytail and the colorful stadium seats blurred behind her.
  • Alexandra Eala waves to a cheering crowd after winning her match at the 2026 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, wearing a purple top with lime trim and a lime wristband, as a courtside board reads "The winner is Alexandra Eala" and fans in the stands hold up phones and tennis balls.
  • Families explore the fan zone at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, with a giant inflatable slide, mini tennis games, food stalls and the official merchandise store.
  • Three smiling visitors in Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open apparel walk across artificial grass holding giant tennis balls, in front of the official merchandise store.
  • Visitors relax at wooden picnic tables under umbrellas in the sunny food area, enjoying drinks and snacks near the food stalls.
  • Young tennis players hold trophies and Ferrero Tennis Academy scholarship winner boards for the U14 and U16 categories, standing on court with an official in traditional Emirati dress at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
  • A wheelchair tennis player in a neon yellow and black top strikes a forehand on a teal court, with Abu Dhabi Sports Council branding behind her.
  • Two young women sit on a white sofa during a panel discussion, one in a Mubadala polo speaking into a microphone while the other, in a teal hijab and abaya, listens.
  • A player in a black top and red skirt hits a backhand from the baseline on centre court at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, watched by a large crowd.
  • A performer in a tennis-themed outfit juggles clubs on a unicycle as two young boys watch, in front of a Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open backdrop decorated with tennis balls.
  • Two doubles partners, one in coral and one in lilac, bump fists between points on a teal court at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
  • A Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open branded tennis ball sits on the teal court near the net, with the floodlit stadium stands blurred in the background.
  • A ball kid in a white cap and blue top lunges to roll a tennis ball along a teal court, with the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open logo on the wall behind.
  • A tennis player in a black Nike outfit and white headband leaps mid-stride to hit a forehand on a teal court at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
  • A smiling tennis player in a pink and white striped top signs autographs at night as eager fans hold out a racket, tennis balls, a giant ball and a towel.
  • Smiling schoolgirls in orange high-visibility vests make peace signs from the stands, part of a large school group watching in the sunshine.
  • A tennis player watches the ball as she moves across the court at the 2024 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, wearing a pink headband, a red and pale pink top, a brown pleated skirt and white and purple shoes, in front of a large Mubadala sign.
  • A tennis player follows through on a two-handed backhand with her racquet held high at the 2024 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, wearing a white Nike visor, white wristbands, a pale lilac long-sleeved top and a pleated mauve skirt, in front of a blurred Mubadala sign.
  • A tennis player stretches into a wide stance to reach a low ball on the turquoise court at the 2024 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, wearing a white Yonex visor, a yellow tank top and a teal skirt, her long shadow falling across the large white "ABU DHABI" lettering on the court.
  • Beatriz Haddad Maia pumps her fist in celebration on court, wearing a white visor, white wristbands, a coral sleeveless top and a pale peach skirt, in front of a large Mubadala sign with a line judge standing behind her.
  • A delighted fan in a green and yellow lei holds up a tennis ball he caught in the stands at the 2024 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, while the young girl beside him clutches a giant signed tennis ball and cheering spectators surround them.

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