## H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Awards Stefanos Tsitsipas at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Tennis Federation, recently awarded Stefanos Tsitsipas with the **Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy**. This prestigious event, held under the patronage of **H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum**, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, concluded the thrilling 33rd edition of the annual men’s competition.
### Key Highlights of the Event
The awards ceremony took place on the iconic **Centre Court** of the **Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium**, marking the end of a week filled with world-class men’s tennis. The tournament featured eight of the top 20 players in the ATP rankings.
– **Men’s Singles Title:** Tsitsipas emerged victorious after a captivating match against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, winning with a score of **6-3, 6-3**.
### Attendees and Celebrations
The ceremony was not only a celebration of tennis excellence but also attended by several distinguished guests, including:
– **Ramesh Cidambi** – Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the Tournament Organising Committee
– **Nasser Youssef Al Marzouqi** – General Secretary of the UAE Tennis Federation
– **Salah Tahlak** – Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Tournament Director
– **Sinead El Sibai** – Senior Vice President of Marketing at Dubai Duty Free
### The Impact of the Championships
The **Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships** continues to solidify its reputation as a premier sporting event, drawing the world’s best male and female tennis players. Over the past two weeks, competitors vied for WTA singles and doubles titles, followed by ATP singles and doubles titles, all in front of enthusiastic audiences.
– **Doubles Final:** India’s Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin triumphed over Harri Heliovaara (Croatia) and Henry Patten (Great Britain) in a thrilling three-set encounter, clinching victory at **3-6, 7-6, 10-8**.
### Remarks from Organizers
Cidambi remarked, “The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to attract the best women’s and men’s players each year. We have witnessed fantastic performances, thrilling matches, and an electrifying atmosphere that made this 33rd edition truly special. Our thanks to the ATP players and officials for a great week. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.”
Tahlak added, “Congratulations to our winners tonight! Thank you to the media and our fans for creating such a great atmosphere, and a special thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this tournament a success.”