2026 Dubai Tennis Championships Final Results: Pegula Reigns and Medvedev Recovers

DUBAI, UAE – The 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships concluded this weekend at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre, delivering a mix of dominant performances, historic milestones, and a bittersweet ending to the men’s draw. While the singles trophies were hoisted by Jessica Pegula and Daniil Medvedev, the paths they took to the podium could not have been more different.

Pegula Powers to WTA 1000 Glory

In the women’s singles final, American star Jessica Pegula secured her 10th career WTA singles title and her fourth at the prestigious WTA 1000 level. Facing off against a resurgent Elina Svitolina, Pegula displayed the trademark consistency and flat, aggressive hitting that has kept her at the top of the game for years.

The match, which ended 6–2, 6–4, saw Pegula break early in both sets. Svitolina, despite the loss, leaves Dubai with her head held high; by reaching the final, she set a new record for the longest gap between successive WTA 1000 final appearances—over seven years since her 2018 triumph in Rome. Pegula’s victory marks a transition in the desert, as last year’s champion, Mirra Andreeva, was ousted in the quarterfinals by Amanda Anisimova.

“Winning a 1000-level title is always a grind, but doing it here in Dubai feels special,” Pegula remarked during the trophy ceremony. “The competition was fierce from the first round.”

A Walkover Win for Medvedev

The men’s final ended on a somber note for the fans in attendance. Daniil Medvedev claimed his 23rd ATP Tour title without hitting a ball on Sunday, after his opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, was forced to withdraw due to a persistent left-hamstring injury.

While the walkover was a disappointing conclusion for the capacity crowd, Medvedev’s run to the final was nothing short of flawless. He did not drop a single set throughout the week, recapturing the Dubai crown he first won in 2023. Notably, this victory marks the first time in Medvedev’s career that he has won the same tournament twice—a statistical anomaly he has finally put to rest.

The tournament also saw a major upset early on, as defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the opening round to France’s Ugo Humbert, blowing the draw wide open for Medvedev’s clinical march to the final.

Doubles Dominance: Back-to-Back for Heliövaara and Patten

The doubles circuit saw a “sunshine double” of a different sort. Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten continued their blistering form, defeating Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić 7–5, 7–5. This victory comes just one week after the duo secured the title in Doha, proving they are currently the team to beat on the hard courts of the Middle East.

On the women’s side, Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani were clinical in their final against Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva. The pair dismantled their veteran opponents 6–1, 6–3 to claim the championship, ending the hopes of Siegemund and Zvonareva, who had earlier knocked out the top-seeded pairing of Siniaková and Hunter.

Prize Money Breakdown

The 2026 tournament featured a significant prize pool, rewarding the deep runs of the world’s elite athletes. Below is the breakdown for the finalists in each category:

Note: Doubles prizes are per team.

With the desert swing now concluding, the tour moves toward the United States for the “Sunshine Double” in Indian Wells and Miami.