The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will kick off its main draw next week, running from 24 February to 1 March 2025. The prize money and points distribution have been confirmed, with a record $3,654,963 on offer.
The ATP 500 tournament will be the final stop of the Middle East swing, featuring six top-15 players, including Daniil Medvedev (No. 6), Alex De Minaur (No. 8), and Andrey Rublev (No. 10). It will also serve as the last event for top stars before the Sunshine Double begins in Indian Wells in early March.
Players will compete for a winner’s prize of $605,530, a 10.07% increase from last year, when Ugo Humbert claimed the title. The runner-up will also see a 10% boost, earning $325,780.
Semifinalists will receive $173,620, while quarterfinalists will take home $88,700. Reaching the second round will secure $47,350, while first-round participants will earn $25,250.
The tournament, which has been part of the ATP Tour since 1993, has seen Roger Federer dominate with eight titles, followed by Novak Djokovic with five. This year’s former champions in the draw include Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, and defending champion Ugo Humbert.
POINTS | PRIZE MONEY | |
Winner | 500 points | $605,530 |
Finalist | 300 points | $325,780 |
Semi-finalists | 200 points | $173,620 |
Quarter-finalists | 100 points | $88,700 |
2nd round | 50 points | $47,350 |
1st round | 0 points | $25,250 |