Jessica Pegula completed the WTA 1000 hard-court sweep with a victory over Elina Svitolina to secure the Dubai Tennis Championships title.
The withdrawal crisis at Dubai Open has deepened after teenage prospect Victoria Mboko became the latest high-profile player to exit the WTA 1000 event, adding to an already growing list of absentees.
Concerns over Emma Raducanu's health intensified after she required on-court treatment during her opening-round defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The tournament director of the Dubai Tennis Championships has suggested players should lose ranking points for last-minute withdrawals, following the late decisions by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek to skip the 2026 event.
Karolina Muchova produced a standout performance to upset Victoria Mboko and secure her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Open.
Coco Gauff admits she has not "showed up" in recent times after early an exit from the Qatar Open at the hands of Elisabetta Cocciaretto.