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Rybakina targets rare post-Australian Open triumph at WTA Qatar Open
The Kazakh is aiming to become the first player since Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to win their next event after lifting the Australian Open women’s singles title
Haresh Ramchandani
February 8, 2026
Exclusive: Alycia Parks reveals practice session with Serena Williams; says 23-time Grand Slam champion is in great shape
The world No. 85 is through to the main draw of the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 after two wins in qualifying
Haresh Ramchandani
February 7, 2026
WTA Qatar Open: Swiatek top seed but Rybakina starts favourite as Doha draw is unveiled
Iga Swiatek will be gunning for her first title of the season while Elena Rybakina will be aiming to continue her hot streak. Both of them will be hoping to fend off a host of challengers for the WTA Qatar Open title, which begins on Sunday
Haresh Ramchandani
February 6, 2026
February 17, 2013: The day Victoria Azarenka beat Serena Williams to win the Doha title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 17, 2013, Victoria Azarenka beat Serena Williams to win the Doha event
Alexandre Sokolowski
February 17, 2025
Resurgent Anisimova overpowers Ostapenko to win Qatar Open title
The American defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 to win her maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha
Jamie Malachy
February 15, 2025
12 months ago
Imperious Swiatek surges past Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semi-finals
The world No 2 overcame Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5 to record her 15th...
Jamie Malachy
12 months ago
Qatar Open: In-form Alexandrova takes down Pegula to extend run into semi-finals
Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. She'll face the winner of...
Tennis Majors
12 months ago
Qatar Open: Svitolina earns comeback win over Vondrousova to reach second round
Elina Svitolina edged out Marketa Vondrousova 0-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Monday evening and...
Tennis Majors
12 months ago
Qatar Open: Stearns beats Yastremska to book meeting with Rybakina in next round
Peyton Stearns beat Dayana Yastremska 7-5, 6-3 on Monday evening and will face...
Tennis Majors
12 months ago
Iga Swiatek sweeps past Sakkari to return to last 16 at Qatar Open
The world No 2 sprinted past Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2. She will face...
Jamie Malachy
12 months ago
Aryna Sabalenka felt the sting of her loss to Keys in Melbourne for a week, but is over it now
The world No 1 is ready to hit the ground running, but getting...
Chris Oddo
12 months ago
Qatar Open: Will Swiatek maintain dominance? Who has a shot to dethrone Doha queen?
As Iga Swiatek bids for a fourth consecutive title in Doha, the rest...
Chris Oddo
2 years ago
Flying Fernandez outclasses Qinwen Zheng to reach the last eight in Doha
The Canadian stunned this year's Australian Open finalist 7-5, 6-3 and will face...
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
Qatar Open: “I started to realise I should be proud of myself” – Qinwen Zheng
Finalist in Melbourne, Qinwen Zheng hopes for more but has understood she should...
Carole Bouchard
2 years ago
Caroline Garcia: “Don’t listen to what people are saying”
Caroline Garcia, beaten in her opening match by Naomi Osaka in Doha, makes...
Carole Bouchard
2 years ago
“I never really got into it” – Raducanu’s admission following bagel loss to Kalinina
Emma Raducanu struggled with the conditions in Doha
Carrie Dunn
3 years ago
‘I still have ambitions’ – Andy Murray on the challenges he sets himself despite metal hip
Andy Murray is getting used to life on tour with a metal hip
Carrie Dunn
3 years ago
‘We should all support Ukrainians’ – Swiatek speaks out again in Doha trophy ceremony
The world No 1 Iga Swiatek once again spoke out about the Russian...
Carrie Dunn
3 years ago
Swiatek wins Doha title – dropping just five games all week
Iga Swiatek beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win the Doha title...
Carrie Dunn
3 years ago
Qatar Open: Pegula through to semi-finals
The American defeated Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday evening and will...
Haresh Ramchandani