The Middle Eastern swing concludes with the Dubai Championships, which will run from February 26th to March 2nd.
As the players and fans await the draw, prize money details for this ATP 500 tournament were released. This year's purse stands at $2,941,785, which represents roughly a 3% increase from 12 months ago. The increment will be mirrored at all rounds of the main draw.
Several of the ATP's top stars will be playing in Dubai, with the tournament keeping up on its fine record of attracting the cream of the crop. World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev is the biggest name in the field as he is set to play for the first time since the Australian Open with a second coach.
The Russian can expect intense competition for his crown, with former champion Andrey Rublev and third seed Hubert Hurkacz among those looking to pounce. French veteran Adrian Mannarino is part of the seeded cohort, as is Karen Khachanov, who has had a fine run in the Gulf this year.
Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik is always a threat on fast courts, and the likes of Jiri Lehecka, Sebastian Korda, and Borna Coric have all been in good form in recent weeks.
It won't only be the title that players will be fighting for in Dubai. But prize money and points will be on the table. The winner at the Championships is guaranteed to make at least half a million dollars before taxes. He'll earn $550,140 and will receive 500 ranking points.
The vanquished finalist will earn $296,000 and receive 330 points. Reaching the semifinal is a massive achievement. Players at this stage will bank a six-figure paycheck worth $157,755 and will also receive 200 points.
Quarterfinalists will make $80,600 and record 100 points. Winning just one main draw match guarantees a fortune worth $43,025. These players will also receive 50 points. The entire breakdown of prize money at the Dubai Championships has been summarized and can be accessed below.
2024 Dubai Championships ATP Prize Money & Points Overview:
| Points | Prize Money | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500 points | $550,140 |
| Finalist | 300 points | $296,000 |
| Semi-finalists | 180 points | $157,755 |
| Quarter-finalists | 90 points | $80,600 |
| 2nd round | 45 points | $43,025 |
| 1st round | 0 points | $22,945 |
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