Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR 2025 TO ENGAGE NEXT GENERATION OF UAE TENNIS FANS

News Desk 1 04/12/2024 0

Children throughout Abu Dhabi have the chance to experience the magic of the 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open as part of its Schools Program, which makes a welcome return for the hugely popular WTA-500 event, scheduled to take place from February 1-8 at International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN LINE-UP BOLSTERED BY ADDITION OF STAR DUO BENCIC AND BADOSA

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

Belinda Bencic and Paula Badosa are the latest players confirmed to be competing at the 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, with the third edition of the WTA-500 event set to take place from February 1-8 at International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. Swiss star Bencic, 27, became the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open’s inaugural champion in […]

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BEATRIZ HADDAD MAIA RETURNS FOR THIRD EDITION OF MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 20/11/2024 0

Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, a semi-finalist in the last two editions of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, returns for another shot at the prestigious title when the tournament takes place from February 1-8, 2025. The powerful left-hander from Sao Paolo, currently ranked 17th in the world, is the latest player to be confirmed for the […]

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MIDDLE EAST FAN FAVOURITE ONS JABEUR CONFIRMS RETURN FROM INJURY FOR 2025 MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 03/11/2024 0

With less than 100 days to go until the 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open,the golden girl of Arab tennis, Ons Jabeur, has confirmed she will be returning for next February’s event after overcoming a long-term shoulder injury that has forced her out for nearly half of the 2024 Hologic WTA Tour season. The Tunisian, who […]

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ABU DHABI GEARS UP TO HOST THE THIRD EDITION OF MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 10/09/2024

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council is set to return for its third instalment in 2025, following the successful second edition earlier this year, which solidified its reputation as a top-tier event on the global tennis circuit. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and IMG have announced that the tournament will […]

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THE ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN RETURNS TO INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF FUTURE CHAMPIONS

News Desk 1 04/09/2024

As the highly anticipated Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open prepares to return to the capital in 2025, the ‘Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open’ initiative kicks off its post-summer schedule as part of its second season on 6 September, following the success of its inaugural edition. This home-grown community programme, designed to cultivate local tennis talent […]

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN LEAVES LASTING LEGACY AHEAD OF BIGGER AND BETTER 2025 EDITION

News Desk 1 20/02/2024

As Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakinahoisted the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open trophy aloft, and the curtain closed on the second instalment of the WTA 500 event, the magnitude of what had taken place over the course of the nine-day tournament slowly began to sink in. On and off-court, this was an event which truly made its mark. […]

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ROAD TO MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN FACILITATES GROWTH OF UAE TENNIS AND INSPIRES NEXT GENERATION

News Desk 1 15/02/2024

While the headlines at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open were dominated by the likes of Ons Jabeur, Emma Raducanu and eventual winner Elena Rybakina, a community initiative created to provide a pathway for aspiring players within the UAE to improve and enhance their skills allowed participants to compete for an array of incredible prizes, […]

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RUTHLESS RYBAKINA REIGNS SUPREME WITH DOMINANT DISPLAY

News Desk 1 12/02/2024

Elena Rybakina produced a superb performance to become champion of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the World Number. 5 securing a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Daria Kasatkina in the capital, while American duo Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands walked away with the doubles title after defeating Linda Noskova […]

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RYBAKINA SETS UP FINAL SHOWDOWN WITH KASATKINA ON SOLD-OUT SUNDAY

News Desk 1 12/02/2024

2022 Wimbledon Champion Elena Rybakina prevailed through three sets against Liudmila Samsonova to book her spot in Sunday’s sold-out final of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, finally breaking her winless streak over her opponent.   With the threat of adverse weather conditions on Sunday, the doubles final at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Sunday 11 February […]

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JABEUR BEATEN AS RYBAKINA AND SAMSONOVA SET FOR SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN

News Desk 1 10/02/2024

Ons Jabeur exited the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council following a straight-sets defeat at the hands of Beatriz Haddad Maia, while Elena Rybakina and Lidmila Samsonova will meet in the semi-finals having both won today. BEATRIZ’S BIG MOMENT World Number. 6 Jabeur was heavily backed by a passionate crowd inside […]

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RYBAKINA DEFEATS COLLINS TO EASE INTO LAST EIGHT AT MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 09/02/2024

Elena Rybakina showcased her mettle by coming from behind to defeat Danielle Collins and book her place in the quarter-finals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, where she joins Barbora Krejčíková and Liudmila Samsonova and Cristina Bucșa, who were also winners on day six of the competition. RYBAKINA RESPONDS […]

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATION

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

The opening few days of this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open highlighted the tournament’s commitment to engaging youth in the local community and aiding the overall growth of tennis in the UAE. The second edition of the WTA 500 event began on Saturday February 3 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, with stars […]

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HADDAD MAIA EMERGES TRUMPHANT FOLLOWING EPIC BATTLE

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Beatriz Haddad Maia overcame Magda Linette in the longest WTA main draw match of 2024 at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council with the contest, which included two tie-breaks, lasting three hours and 42 minutes. The Brazilian will be joined in the quarter-finals of the competition by Daria Kasatkina, who […]

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN RESULTS UPDATE

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Tunisian fan favourite Ons Jabeur blasted her way into the last eight of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council with a straight-sets victory over Brit Emma Raducanu. Having been given a bye in the Round of 32, as one of the tournament’s four top seeds, Jabeur was in singles action […]

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COLLINS DOMINATES OSAKA TO SET UP RYBAKINA SHOWDOWN

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

American Danielle Collins produced the performance of the day at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, defeating four-time Grand Slam-winner Naomi Osaka in straight sets to progress to the last 16, while there were also wins for Heather Watson, Cristina Bucșa, Magda Linette and Sara Sorribes Tormo on another action-packed […]

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RADUCANU CRUISES THROUGH TO SET UP MOUTHWATERING JABEUR CLASH

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

Emma Raducanu will meet Ons Jabeur in a hugely anticipated last 16 clash at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, after the Brit showed her class in what was ultimately a comfortable win over Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova. Having returned to action at the start of the year following a […]

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WOMEN’S HEALTH AND NUTRITION TAKE CENTRE STAGE

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

This year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, a tournament which celebrates the power of women on and off the court, will host two panel discussions for invitees, focused on the most pressing health issues facing women and girls across the region and around the world and solutions to allow them to live healthier, more productive lives. […]

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IMPRESSIVE COLLINS SETS UP OSAKA SHOWDOWN

News Desk 1 04/02/2024

Danielle Collins, Heather Watson and Ashlyn Krueger were among the players to book their place in the main draw of this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, as day two of the tournament hosted the final round of qualifying matches. The main draw of the WTA 500 event begins tomorrow […]

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN RETURNS WITH ACTION-PACKED DAY ON AND OFF COURT

News Desk 1 04/02/2024

Day one of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open included the main draw for this year’s competition, with Grand Slam-winner Emma Raducanu handed a tie against Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova. Spectators were also treated to fantastic on-court action as Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Heather Watson produced a brilliant performance and Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins