Ruth Brown has lived in Dubai for 11 years and is originally from the UK. She said: "I really look forward to the tennis in Dubai. It's well organised and I live close, so I always attend. I remember the days when you would just turn up and find a seat because it wasn't very busy. Now tickets sell out within hours and it's really hard to get them. There is a nice atmosphere around the stadium — a real buzz."

'Great player'

Erwin Lota, 35, has lived in Dubai for 13 months and is originally from the Philippines. The architect said: "I am most looking forward to seeing Ana Ivanovic on the court. I think she is a great player. I don't have tickets at the moment but I will try and get some."

Leo Panes, 42, has lived in Dubai for 10 years and is originally from the Philippines. He said: "I have tickets and I am looking forward to watching Federer and Nadal play. I would have liked to have seen Hingis too, but I know she isn't coming this year."