Hasher Bin Maktoum Awards Stefanos Tsitsipas At Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Finale

Stefanos Tsitsipas emerged victorious at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, clinching the trophy after a gripping final against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, concluded its 33rd edition with a thrilling finale. H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum presented the trophy to Tsitsipas in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The tournament is a significant part of the ATP 500 calendar and took place at the iconic Centre Court of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. This year, it featured eight of the top 20 players, drawing large crowds eager to witness world-class tennis. Tsitsipas showcased his skill and determination, defeating his Canadian opponent with scores of 6-3, 6-3.

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships has established itself as a premier international sporting event, consistently attracting top male and female tennis players from around the globe. Over two weeks, competitors vied for WTA singles and doubles titles before competing for ATP singles and doubles honours in front of enthusiastic audiences.

In an exciting doubles final, Yuki Bhambri from India and Alexei Popyrin triumphed over Harri Heliovaara of Croatia and Great Britain's Henry Patten in a tense three-set match (3-6, 7-6, 10-8). The competition's success was evident in its ability to draw such high-calibre talent and deliver captivating matches.

Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the Tournament Organising Committee, expressed gratitude for another successful event. He stated, "The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to attract the best women’s and men’s players each year... Once again, we have witnessed fantastic performances... Our thanks to the ATP players and officials for a great week."

Salah Tahlak, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Tournament Director, also praised those involved: "Congratulations to our winners tonight – we’ve had a fantastic week of men’s tennis... Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this tournament a success."

The awards ceremony was attended by notable figures such as Nasser Youssef Al Marzouqi from the UAE Tennis Federation; Salah Tahlak; Sinead El Sibai from Dubai Duty Free; alongside Ramesh Cidambi. Their presence underscored the event's importance within both local and international sports communities.

The championships continue to enhance their reputation as a leading sports event by consistently delivering high-quality matches that captivate audiences worldwide. With plans already underway for next year's edition, organisers are committed to maintaining this standard while welcoming back tennis enthusiasts once more.

With inputs from WAM