Thirty-seven of the world's top 200 players will be competing in this years Al Habtoor tennis Challenge. Leading the field is Patricia Wartusch ranked 68 in the world this year.

The Third Al Habtoor Challenge, will be played over 9 days from the 1st April to 9th April. The qualifying rounds being held on the 1st and 2nd with the main draw beginning on the 3rd with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will be held from the 7th to 9th April.

With the winner collecting a cheque for $13,750 and the runner up $6,750, the semi-finalists $3,250 and the quarter-finalists $1,750 a piece.

The event will be televised live by Dubai Television including full daily coverage of the quarterfinals, semi-finals and Finals.