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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

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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

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RADUCANU AND BOUZKOVA SET TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE

News Desk 1 04/02/2024

Grand Slam-winner Emma Raducanu will play her first match at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council tomorrow (February 5). The 21-year-old British star, winner of the 2021 US Open, was paired with Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova in yesterday’s draw, while an exciting line-up of on-court action tomorrow also includes […]

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WILD CARD WANG ADDED TO LINE-UP FOR IMPENDING MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 02/02/2024

With only one day to go until the start of this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Chinese star Xiyu Wang has been confirmed as the final wild card entrant for the main draw. The second edition of the WTA 500 event begins tomorrow at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, with Courtside and Category […]

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ONLY LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING FOR CLOSING DAY

News Desk 1 01/02/2024

There are only a matter of days until the start of this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and with excitement continuing to build ahead of the WTA 500 event, both Category 1 and Courtside tickets for the finals are now sold out. The second instalment of the all-female competition begins this coming Saturday at the […]

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SAUDI STAR YARA ALHOGBANI CONFIRMED FORMUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

The start of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is just around the corner and three additional wild cards have now been announced, with Saudi Arabia’s Yara Alhogbani and Japan’s Ena Koike entering the qualifiers, while Philippines’ Alexandra Eala will participate in the main draw at the second instalment of the tournament. This year’s competition takes […]

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GRAND SLAM WINNER NAOMI OSAKA ADDED TO STAR-STUDDED MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN LINE-UP

News Desk 1 22/01/2024

Four-time Grand Slam-winner Naomi Osaka will compete for glory at next month’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, with the Japanese star the latest high-profile player to be confirmed for the second edition of the WTA 500 tournament. Hosted in partnership with Mubadala and presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the competition returns to the International Tennis […]

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON FEMALE EMIRATI TALENT

News Desk 1 18/01/2024

This year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open features a strong female Emirati influence with four hugely talented individuals selected to play a pivotal role across various elements of the competition, which takes place at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City on February 3-11. The all-female tennis tournament returns to the UAE for its second edition […]

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MIAMI VIBES AND FULL LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMME

News Desk 1 17/01/2024

Fans attending the second edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, now just weeks away, can look forward to a whole host of off-court entertainment offerings throughout the duration of the event, including live musical performances, DJ sets and an extensive selection of F&B outlets in association with Miami Vibes. Hosted by Mubadala and presented […]