Style and celebration as stars turn out for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships annual WTA Players’ Party

Annual WTA Players’ Party united world’s top-ranked women’s tennis stars for an elegant off-court evening in Dubai as Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Mirra Andreeva

Dubai, UAE – 18 February 2026: The world’s leading women’s tennis players gathered earlier this week for the WTA Players’ Party, a signature off-court highlight of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Held on the sidelines of the tournament, the event offered a relaxed and stylish setting for players, organisers, partners, and invited guests ahead of a week of elite competition at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.

Set within an elegant garden backdrop, the evening offered players the chance to step away from match preparation and enjoy a programme of live entertainment and curated performances, reflecting the tournament’s signature blend of sport, lifestyle, and hospitality.

Among those in attendance were new Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina, world No4 Coco Gauff, rising teenage star and a variety of Dubai champions, including Mirra Andreeva (2025), Jasmine Paolini (2024), and Elina Svitolina (2017, 2018). The players took time to connect with fellow guests in a calm and welcoming atmosphere ahead of the opening rounds.

Dressed to impress, players posed for photographs, shared light-hearted moments, and mingled with representatives from Dubai Duty Free and tournament stakeholders, underlining the strong sense of community that continues to define the women’s event in Dubai.

The Arabian-chic inspired evening featured a carefully curated mix of live music and roaming entertainment, creating a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere throughout the venue and ensuring the Players’ Party remains a standout fixture on the tournament’s social calendar.

Now firmly established as a signature off-court event, the WTA Players’ Party continues to highlight the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ability to combine world-class tennis with memorable lifestyle experiences for players and guests alike.

The WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships runs from 15–21 February at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and features 16 of the world’s Top 20 and 35 of the world’s Top 40. It is followed by the ATP 500 men’s event from 23–28 February.

Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting from Dh65. For full details, visit ticketmaster.ae or dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com