Eight of the Top 10 players are preparing to kick off main-draw action at the WTA 500 tournament in Dubai. Jimmie48 is already in the United Arab Emirates, taking behind-the-scenes and on-court photos of players getting ready for this important event on the tennis calendar.
Defending champion Garbine Muguruza has a big challenge ahead, as the 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins awaits in the first round.
On Friday, Muguruza practiced with Iga Swiatek, who is seeded sixth this year.
Swiatek’s first opponent will be 2018 Dubai finalist Daria Kasatkina.