Sara Bejlec wins 2026 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

  • Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic during the trophy ceremony after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at Zayed Sports City on Saturday, February 7, 2026. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic during the trophy ceremony after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at Zayed Sports City on Saturday, February 7, 2026. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sara Bejlek, embraces with Ekaterina Alexandrova after her straight-sets victory at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final.
    Sara Bejlek, embraces with Ekaterina Alexandrova after her straight-sets victory at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final.
  • Fans attend the final of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
    Fans attend the final of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
  • Sara Bejlek returns the ball to Ekaterina Alexandrova.
    Sara Bejlek returns the ball to Ekaterina Alexandrova.
  • Ekaterina Alexandrova serves to Sara Bejlek.
    Ekaterina Alexandrova serves to Sara Bejlek.
  • Sara Bejlek is the second unseeded player to win the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after Belinda Bencic in 2025.
    Sara Bejlek is the second unseeded player to win the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after Belinda Bencic in 2025.
  • Ekaterina Alexandrova serves.
    Ekaterina Alexandrova serves.
  • Sara Bejlek takes the acclaim after winning the final.
    Sara Bejlek takes the acclaim after winning the final.
  • Sara Bejlek returns the ball.
    Sara Bejlek returns the ball.
  • Sara Bejlek roars after winning a point.
    Sara Bejlek roars after winning a point.
  • View from the stands in Abu Dhabi as Sara Bejlek serves.
    View from the stands in Abu Dhabi as Sara Bejlek serves.
  • Champion Sara Bejlek with the ball boys and girls in Abu Dhabi.
    Champion Sara Bejlek with the ball boys and girls in Abu Dhabi.

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