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California, US BNP Paribas Open

Fresh off the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championsh­ips, it may be time to book your ticket for sunny California for the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The event runs from March 8-18. Getting there: Emirates flies direct, twice daily to LA Internatio­nal Airport.

Monte Carlo, Monaco Tournament: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

Playing from April 14-22 in the Monte-Carlo Country Club, this ATP World Tour Masters 1000 is the first major tournament of the European season. Expect to see all the big names in tennis here. Getting there: Emirates flies daily direct to Nice, with helicopter transfers to Monaco.

Madrid, Spain Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open

Head to the Mutua Madrid Open, which runs from May 4-13, for the 10th year of the tournament.

For Rafael Nadal, Madrid is home turf with the champion lifting the trophy for a fourth time in 2014. Real Madrid footballer­s too regularly attend this ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament. Getting there: Emirates flies daily direct to Madrid.

Paris, France Tournament: French Open

The tournament, which technicall­y begins in May 21 and runs until June 10, is a must visit for all tennis fans. Many tennis greats Rafael Nadal at the Mubadala World Tennis Championsh­ip in Abu Dhabi in 2016. Elina Svitolina celebrates her 2017 Rogers Cup win.

London, England Tournament: Wimbledon

A history that few can match since 1877, Wimbledon continues to entice millions around the world. Plus, the tournament — which runs from July 2-15 is also perfect for celebrity spotting. This year, Meghan Markle is likely to make an appearance following her wedding to Prince Harry.

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