Watch: Roger Federer cheers for Stan Wawrinka at Dubai tennis

Roger Federer cheers for Stan Wawrinka at Dubai tennis

Swiss legend was eight-time champion at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship

Alex Eala continues to rise in WTA rankings

Filipino sensation makes the biggest leap rocketing 16 places to a career-high No 31

Alexandra Eala, Philippine's trailblazer and 49th-ranked in WTA tennis, speaks to members of the media during a press conference in Manila on January 24, 2026, ahead of the Philippines Open-WTA 125 on January 26.

Great feeling to finally compete in Dubai: Jack Draper

The Briton is seeded fourth at the ATP 500 event

Jack Draper of Great Britain plays a forehand against Felix Augar-Aliassime of Canada in their Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Three of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

We've to ski together, Lindsey Vonn tells Rafael Nadal

Spaniard tennis star enjoys his first ski day in 26 years

Rafael Nadal speaks onstage during day 2 of the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

For Alcaraz, success means more than lifting trophies

World No 1 dismantles Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 in just 50 minutes to claim Qatar Open title

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning his men’s singles final match against France's Arthur Fils at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 21, 2026.

Pegula sees off Svitolina to win Dubai WTA 1000 title

Strong start and steady play seal 6-2, 6-4 victory in 72 minutes

US' Jessica Pegula celebrates with the trophy after winning her women’s singles final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 21, 2026.

Fan asks Alex Eala to marry son after Dubai Tennis win

Viral video shows fan holding proposal sign after Eala’s Dubai victory

The viral moment came amid a career-defining week for Eala.

Venus Williams accepts Indian Wells wild card

Organisers call it an “honour” as US tennis icon receives 2026 wild card entry

Venus Williams receives 2026 Australian Open wild card

Alex Eala exits Dubai Championships following defeat

Filipina star knocked out in quarter-finals

Gauff won emphatically in front of the Dubai crowd

Alex Eala’s dream run ends in Dubai Tennis quarterfinal

Filipina tennis star exits Dubai after historic WTA 1000 quarterfinal appearance

Eala makes the quarter-finals in her debut at the Dubai Championships

Mirra Andreeva embraces Emirati traditions

The reigning Dubai champion wears a traditional Emirati dress

Andreeva took some time away from the court

Alex Eala beats Sorana Cirstea in straight sets

Eala through to the quarter-finals in Dubai after convincing win

Eala makes the quarter-finals in her debut at the Dubai Championships

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