Get the Inside Scoop on the 2023 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Tennis Tournament
The WTA Tour has added Abu Dhabi to its annual calendar, meaning that a professional tennis tournament will be held in the capital every year. Ahead of the inaugural 2023 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, here’s what you need to know:
- What is it?
The 2023 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is a WTA Tour tennis tournament, making it a 500-level event and one of the most important events on the tour outside of the Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments. - Where is it?
The tournament will be held at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City. - When is it?
The main draw action will run from Monday, February 6 to Sunday, February 12. - Who’s playing?
The tournament features a strong lineup, including nine of the world’s top 20 players, including world No. 8 Daria Kasatkina and Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, among five Grand Slam champions. - Is it a new event?
Abu Dhabi has hosted the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championships for 14 years, but the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is a new officially-sanctioned tournament with ranking points and prize money at stake, and will be held every year. - How to attend/watch:
Tickets are available at ticketmaster.ae and all matches will be broadcast on Abu Dhabi TV across the Mena region.