Henrik Stenson hopes to retain title for first time at World Tour Championship

Henrik Stenson has admitted that it would be "special" to retain a title for the first time in his career at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

The Swede became the first man to win the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour and the European Tour's Race to Dubai in the same year in 2013.

While the 38-year-old will be unable to scoop the Race to Dubai after it was wrapped up by world number one Rory McIlroy last weekend, Stenson is hopeful that he can perform this week.

"Last year was very special and I know it can't be as special this year because Rory has already won the overall race," Stenson told reporters.

"But I can make it a very special week for myself by playing well here and hopefully give myself a chance to win. I haven't defended a title as of yet, so I couldn't think of a much better place to do it than here this week."

Stenson is currently in second place on the money list behind McIlroy.