The Qatar Open marks an important stop on the WTA calendar. The Tennis Gazette provides all the key information about the tournament.
After the Australian Open, the season has now entered the Middle East Swing. WTA 1000 events will take place in Qatar and Dubai in consecutive weeks.
Tennis fans can expect competitive matchups throughout the week, with many of the world’s best players in action.
Here is everything you need to know about the Qatar Open, including prize money, schedule, and where to watch.
Who will win the 2026 Qatar Open?
When is the WTA Qatar Open?
The 2026 Qatar Open takes place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha between Sunday, February 8, and Saturday, February 14.
WTA Qatar Open schedule
Here is the full schedule for the Qatar Open in Doha for the upcoming week:
| Dates | Matches |
| February 8-9 | First round |
| February 10 | Second round |
| February 11 | Third round |
| February 12 | Quarterfinals |
| February 13 | Semifinals |
| February 14 | Final |

Where to watch the WTA Qatar Open
Tennis fans can watch live coverage of the Qatar Open throughout the tournament on ESPN and Tennis Channel in the United States.
WTA Qatar Open top seeds
Here are the top eight seeds in the draw at the Qatar Open:
| Seeds | Players |
| 1 | Iga Swiatek |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina |
| 3 | Amanda Anisimova |
| 4 | Coco Gauff |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva |
| 6 | Jasmine Paolini |
| 7 | Elina Svitolina |
| 8 | Ekaterina Alexandrova |
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WTA Qatar Open prize money and ranking points
Here are the prize money and ranking points awarded at the Qatar Open:
| Round | Prize Money | Ranking Points |
| Champion | $665,000 | 1,000 |
| Finalist | $385,001 | 650 |
| Semifinals | $197,000 | 390 |
| Quarterfinals | $98,500 | 215 |
| Third round | $49,250 | 120 |
| Second round | $26,000 | 65 |
| First round | $10,000 | 10 |
Who won the 2025 WTA Qatar Open?
Amanda Anisimova is the defending champion at the Qatar Open. She defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 in the final last year.
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