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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), along with Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, and other officials during the CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix 1.60m showjumping event prize-distribution at the outdoor Longines Arena of Al Shaqab on Saturday. (Right) The CHI Al Shaqab 2021 Grand Prix 1.60m showjumping winner and runners-up on the podium. Ahlmann dazzles with Dominator to claim CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix

Vinay Nayudu (GER); Horse: Zaire-E; Total Doha score: 84.780; Prize money: € 26000 Combining aggression and 2. Helen Langehanenberg caution, Germany’s Christian (GER); Damsey FRH; 82.050%; Ahlmann brought out his top €21000 skills to score the best routine 3. Dorothee Schneider (GER); with his 11-year-old stallion Faustus 94; 81.865%; €15000 Dominator 2000 Z which saw CDI 5* Grand Prix Special him claim a thrilling Grand 1. Nicolas Wagner Ehlinger Prix at the Commercial Bank (LUX); Horse: Quater Back Jun- CHI Al Shaqab Presented by ior FRH; Total scores: 74.128%; Longines on Saturday. Prize money: €6400 The three-day equestrian 2. Dennis Fisker (DEN); Delatio; gala which brings the best 70.553%; €5000 from around the globe con- 3. Tatyana Kosterina (RUS); Dia- cluded with Her Highness volessa VA; 68.575%; €3800 Sheikha Moza, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Ed- Para-Dressage ucation, Science and Com- CPEDI3* Freestyle IV (IV FS) munity Development (QF), 1. Rodolpho Riskalla (BRA); crowning the winner in the Horse: Don Henrico; Total presence of HE Sheikh Joaan HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for points: 81.075%; Prize money: bin Hamad Al Thani, Presi- Education, Science and Community Development (QF) graced the €1200 dent, Qatar Olympic Commit- Germany’s Christian Ahlmann astride Dominator 2000 Z in action during the Grand Prix 1.60m. prize-giving ceremony of CHI Al Shaqab 2021 on Saturday. 2. Lotte Krijnsen (NED); Rosen- tee, at the outdoor Longines stolz; 75.500%; €1000 Arena of Al Shaqab. “Dominator is a fantastic on Thursday, triumphed for man swept the podium after 3. Neel Schakel (NED); Edison; The formidable combina- horse and very intelligent. I the second time in three days. Helen Langehanenberg (Dam- 74.083%; €800 tion took top honours in the was the firstto go and it wasn’t The Frenchman topped the sey FRH) took second place CPEDI3* Freestyle V (V FS) CSI5* 1.60m class, jumping the best position to be in. But CSI5*1.45 class with Safari with 82.050% score, while 1. Amelia White (AUS); Genius; double clear and then setting I tried as hard as I could. I’d d’Auge in 67.99 seconds. Dorothee Schneider (Faus- 73.733%; €1320 the fastest time in the six-way good turns and everything Spain’s Eduardo Alvarez tus 94) was third with a total 2. Valentina Strobl (AUT); Be- jump-off at the Longines Are- worked like I wanted it to. Aznar astride Legend was sec- scored of 81.865%. quia Simba; 72.350%; €1000 na at Al Shaqab. But with opponents like this, ond in 70.53 seconds, followed 3. Tamsin Addison (IRL); Donna Ahlmann and Dominator you can never be sure. In the by the Netherlands Maikel van Results Siesta; 67.750%; €800 beat French rider Olivier Rob- end, it worked out well,” said der Vleuten and Kamara van’t Commercial Bank CHI Al CPEDI3* Freestyle I (I FS) ert and his 12-yaer-old Geld- the 46-year-old Ahlmann, who Heike in 72.25 seconds. Shaqab presented by Longines 1. Ana Isabel Mota Veiga (POR); ing Vivaldi des Meneaux by walked away with €135300 in Meanwhile, Jessica Von Grand Prix 1.60m/Two Rounds Convicto; 70.545; €1320 just 0.100 seconds. prize money. Bredow-Werndl clinched the + Jump Off 2. Magdalena Cycak (POL); The German rider was the Robert was content with dressage Grand Prix Freestyle 1. Christian Ahlmann (GER); Sybilla; 67.545; €1000 first to go in the jump-off and runner-up finish. I“ ’m very title. The German had won Horse: Dominator 2000 Z; CPEDI3* Freestyle II (II FS) he produced a daring perfor- happy with my second place the Grand Prix - CDI5* with Time: 75.75 secs & 36.17; 1. Pepo Puch (AUT); Sailor’s mance, drawing gasps from the finish today. WhenI walked the 17-year-old KWPN horse Prize money: €135300 CDI 5* Grand Prix Special winner Nicolas Wagner Ehlinger is being Blue; 78.789%; €1320 crowd, as he delivered the win- into the second round, I felt Zaire-E on Friday, and they 2. Olivier Robert (FRA); Vivaldi applauded during victory lap at the indoor arena of Al Shaqab. 2. Annemarieke Nobel (NED); ning round in 36.17 seconds. as if we had so many fantastic put on another spectacular des Meneaux; 72.35 & 36.27 Doo Schufro; 69.445%; €1000 Robert and Vivaldi des horses. I think this is going to show yesterday. secs; €82000 Safari D Auge; Time: 67.99 secs; €3810 CPEDI3* Freestyle III (III FS) Meneaux jumped clear in be a fantastic year of competi- Bredow-Werndl and Zaire- 3. Niels Bruynseels (BEL) Delux secs; Prize money: €6350 Dressage 1. Rixt van der Horst (NED); 36.27 seconds. Belgium’s Niels tions,” the Frenchman said. E were unbeatable as all jury Van T & L; 75.34 & 36.82 secs, 2. Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP); Commercial Bank CHI Al Findsley N.O.P.; 80.678%; Bruynseels on Delux Van T&L Earlier, Julien Epaillard, members placed the combi- €43050 Legend; 70.53 secs; €5080 Shaqab presented by Longines €1320 finished in third place after who had won the opening nation at the top with a total Jumping CSI 5* 1.45m/Table C 3. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) Grand Prix Freestyle 2. Maud de Reu (NED); Webron coming home in 36.82 seconds. event of the championship score of 84.780%. The Ger- 1. Julien Epaillard (FRA) Horse: Kamara Van’T Heike; 72.25 1. Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl N.O.P; 77.456%; €1000. Hamad Al Qadi rides to Longines Hathab Big Tour win on big stage

Qadi took the third spot on the Table A, FEI Art. 238.2.2 The Amir Sword winning rider continues podium. Saeed rode Andreas 1.Rider: Hamad Nasser Al Qadi SPB Z needing 31.71secs to (QAT); Horse: Gibria-B; Faults: in top form in National jumping series finish the jump-off routine by 4; Time: 71.70secs; Jump-Off picked up four faults. Faults: 0; Time: 33.96secs; Tribune News Network (1.30/1.45m) Earlier, the Hathab Open Prize: QR11.250,00; 2. Faleh Doha Table A, FEI Art. 238.2.2 Class (1.15/1.20m) Against the Suwead Al Ajami (QAT); Ulano; finishing flawless in 33.96 secs clock Table A, FEI Art. 238.2.1 4; 77.29secs; 0; 37.10secs; Hamad Nasser Al Qadi, who in the jump-off. was won by another well-known QR9,000; 3. Saeed Nasser Al recently claimed the HH Amir Speaking of his super form Qatari rider Mohammed Saeed Qadi (QAT); Andreas SPB Z; 4; Cup sword, was back again and the victory on Saturday, Haidan, who combined with 70.16secs; 4; 31.71secs. riding to glory this time with Hamad Al Qadi said, “It was a Quick Step for a flawless and Open Class (1.15/1.20m) Nat. Gibria-B to win the Longines hard class from the beginning. swift (58.12secs) round. jumping competition - Against Hathab Big Tour held along- When I entered the last phase, Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi the clock side CHI Al Shaqab at the ex- my idea was to do a clear, safe on Guilder’s Empire of the Table A, FEI Art. 238.2.1 pansive outdoor Longines Are- round with reasonable speed. Sun; (59.06secs) was second, 1. Mohammed Saeed Haidan na of Al Shaqab on Saturday. Thankfully, my plan worked, and Ali Mohammed Al Marri (QAT); Quick Step; 0; 58.12secs; The young rider this and I’m delighted with my riding Apollon du Banney QR6.250; 2. Salmeen Sultan Al time combined with his own performance.” (59.86secs) third. Suwaidi (QAT); Guilder’s Em- horse, 10-year-old chestnut Finishing a close second Results pire of the Sun; 0; 59.06secs; Gibria-B to emerge as best was Faleh Suwead Al Ajami on Longines Hathab Big Tour QR5,000; 3. Ali Mohammed Al in the National showumping Ulano in 37.10secs while Ham- Hamad Nasser Al Qadi combines with Gibria-B on way to winning the Longines Hathab Round 10 Big Tour (1.30/1.45m) Nat. jumping Marri (QAT); Apollon du Banney; competition - with Jump-off ad’s brother Saeed Nasser Al title at outdoor Longines Arena of Al Shaqab on Saturday. competition - with Jump-off 0; 59.86secs; QR3.750. 14 Sunday, February 28, 2021 Sports Qatar Airways congratulates Al Sadd on Qatar Cup triumph Tribune News Network as we look forward to hosting Doha many more world-class tour- naments in the country.” Qatar Airways, the Official With the recent announce- Partner, have congratulated ment as the Official Airline for Al Sadd Sports Club, who UEFA EURO 2020™, Qatar overcame arch-rivals Al Du- Airways continues to strength- hail in a highly competitive en its presence in the world of and blockbuster final on Fri- sport; with the likes of FIFA, day night at the Abdullah Bin CONMEBOL, Paris Saint-Ger- Khalifa Stadium 2-0. main, AS Roma, Boca Juniors,

Qatar Airways’ partner Al FC Bayern Munchen, K.A.S. Sadd SC claiming their 8th Eupen and Al Sadd SC well win in the prestigious tourna- placed in the carrier’s global ment. The Qatar Cup hosted football sponsorship portfolio, the clash of the four best teams further representing its align- from the previous Qatar Stars ment with the national vision League season. of Qatar. Qatar Airways Senior Vice- Qatar Airways recently President Marketing and Cor- became the first global airline The Al Sadd team and staff celebrates with the Qatar Cup trophy after defeating Al Duhail 2-0 in the final at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Friday. porate Communications, Ms. in the world to achieve the Salam Al Shawa, said: “Qatar prestigious 5-Star COVID- 19 vide assurance to passengers rairways.com/safety. them to change their travel ness Class’, and ‘Best Business Qsuite is available on flights Airways would like to extend Airline Safety Rating by inter- across the world that airline The national carrier of dates or destination if they Class Seat’, in recognition of to more than 45 destinations hearty congratulations to our national air transport rating health and safety standards the State of Qatar continues need to. its ground-breaking Business including Johannesburg, partner Al Sadd SC for emerg- organisation, Skytrax. This are subject to the highest pos- to rebuild its network, which A multiple award-winning Class experience, Qsuite. Kuala Lumpur, London and ing as worthy champions of follows HIA’s recent success sible standards of profession- currently stands at over 130 airline, Qatar Airways was The Qsuite seat layout is a Singapore. It is the only air- Qatar Cup 2021. We are de- as the first and only airport in al, independent scrutiny and destinations. With more fre- named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by 1-2-1 configuration, providing line to have been awarded the lighted to continuously wit- the Middle East and Asia to assessment. For full details quencies being added to key the 2019 World Airline Awards, passengers with the most spa- coveted ‘Skytrax Airline of the ness international and regional be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star of all the measures that have hubs, Qatar Airways offers managed by Skytrax. It was also cious, fully private, comfort- Year’ title, which is recognised tournaments being held with COVID-19 Airport Safety Rat- been implemented onboard unrivalled connectivity to pas- named ‘Best Airline in the Mid- able and social distanced Busi- as the pinnacle of excellence in the highest standards in Qatar, ing. These recognitions pro- and in HIA, please visit qata- sengers, making it easy for dle East’, ‘World’s Best Busi- ness Class product in the sky. the airline industry, five times.

PREMIER LEAGUE Stones and Dias put leaders Man City 13 pts clear at the top DPA action to block an Antonio the Hammers breathed a sigh Berlin header in an encouraging start of relief when there was no from the well-drilled Ham- City player on hand to turn in John Stones was on target mers, operating with three De Bruyne’s cross at the end of after Ruben Dias scored his centre-backs, but City were in a surging run down the left. first Manchester City goal as front with their first attempt Gabriel Jesus replaced a the Premier League leaders on the half-hour mark. rusty Sergio Aguero, starved extended their winning run to Kevin De Bruyne was the of service in his first start since 20 matches with a 2-1 victory architect, delivering a majestic October, with an hour played, Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) President Khaleel Al Mohannadi and ITTF CEO Steve Dainton play table tennis to mark the opening of the over West Ham. pinpoint left-footed cross for but it was another centre-back inaugural World Table Tennis (WTT) Middle East Hub which gets underway with the qualifying rounds at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall on Sunday. Dias opened the scoring an unmarked Dias to nod be- who put Pep Guardiola’s men with a first-half header, before yond Darren Randolph, who back in front. Michail Antonio levelled just be- until then had been untroubled Riyad Mahrez teased Ben fore the break with the first goal after stepping in to replace the Johnson in the penalty area World Table Tennis Middle East City have conceded at the Etihad injured Lukasz Fabianski. and picked out Stones, who Stadium since December. Antonio scuffed a shot drilled clinically beyond Ran- Fourth-placed West Ham against the outside of the post, dolph after 68 minutes. Hub kicks off at Lusail Hall today were proving to be hard to although Jesse Lingard ap- Visiting boss David Moyes break down but Stones joined peared to be offside, but the introduced Jarrod Bowen and his central defensive partner Hammers striker equalised Said Benrahma in a bid to sal- Tribune News Network not an easy time also for the Dias on the scoresheet to put two minutes before the break. vage a point, which Issa Diop Doha The Middle East Hub will feature two tiers of the new athletes as we have seen in City back in the lead 22 min- Lingard failed to get a clean failed to do when he headed event structure, with a WTT Contender series followed by other sports around the world utes from time. contact on a cutback from the wide from close range right at The inaugural World Table a WTT Star Contender event in consecutive weeks. After in recent weeks, but getting in- The Hammers were un- marauding Vladimir Coufal, the end as City took another Tennis (WTT) Middle East two WTT events, the Qatar Table Tennis Association will ternational events back up and able to respond as City moved but the on-loan Manchester stride towards regaining the Hub gets underway on Sunday also host the Olympic qualifiers from March 14 to 20. running is our number one 13 points clear of Manchester United midfielder’s shot was title. with the qualifying rounds at priority,” Dainton said. United and Leicester City, ex- turned in by the alert Antonio. Results: Manchester City 2 the Lusail Multipurpose Hall. “I want to thank the Qatar tending their unbeaten run to Randolph continued de- West Ham United 1; West Bro- The Middle East Hub will Wahab Al Musleh, Advisor World No. 5 Tomokazu Olympic Committee and the 27 matches. spite picking up an injury mwich Albion 1 Brighton & Hove feature two tiers of the new Consultant to the Minister of Harimoto of Japan, Brazil’s Qatar Table Tennis Associa- Ederson was called into while taking a goal kick, and 0; Albion 0 Aston Villa 1. event structure, with a WTT Public Health of Qatar, to dis- No. 6 Hugo Calderano, Chi- tion for organising these event Contender series followed by a cuss on the protocols on con- nese Taipei’s No.7 Lin Yun- through meticulous planning,” WTT Star Contender event in ducting the events. Ju are the top men’s players he added consecutive weeks. During the meeting, many in the field. The women’s star QTTA President Khaleel After two WTT events, important issues were ad- cast will be led by Sun Yingsha Al Mohannadi said Qatar was the Qatar Table Tennis Asso- dressed, such as the importance (China, No. 2), Mima Ito (Ja- proud to host WTT and Olym- ciation (QTTA) will also host of health and safety of all par- pan, No. 3), Liu Shiwen (Chi- pic qualifiers. “Qatar has always the Olympic qualifiers from ticipants was emphasized. Since na, No. 7) and Cheng I-Ching shown its top class organisa- March 14 to 20. table tennis is an indoor sport, (Chinese Taipei, No. 8). tional capabilities to the world. The tournament will be spectators will not be allowed. ITTF CEO Steve Dainton And I am confident we will hold held in a health bubble sys- The local authorities are also en- while praising QTTA President these events successfully,” said tem, where strict precaution- suring thorough compliance to Khalil Ahmed Al Mohannadi’s Al Mohannadi, who is also the ary measures will be applied regulations and strict penalties role in organising the events ITTF Deputy President. to limit the spread of the COV- will be put in place for anyone said: “First and foremost, we “We are honoured to be ID-19 and ensure the safety of who breaks those regulations. are simply excited and hap- hosting the first-ever WTT all participants in the event. Despite table tennis’ pow- py to be able to have events events in Qatar. We have Ahead of the event, offi- erhouse China withdrawing again. We know the events in made many special table ten- cials of the International Ta- from the WTT Middle East Qatar will be a success and nis memories over the years ble Tennis Federation (ITTF) Hub because of Covid-19 con- maximum effort will be made and we cannot wait to kick off together with WTT and QTTA cerns, the event will still see to ensure the full health and the WTT era on our shores,” held a meeting with Dr Abdul top players in action. safety of the participants. It’s he added.

Al Shahrani wins Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship

QNA Saleh Ali Al Kaabi and tournament, which witnessed Doha Ruan Jordaan came in the strong competitions between second spot. Tom Sweigart all participants. Qatar’s Ali Al Shahrani won finished in the fourth spot fol- Al Shahrani thanked the the 35th Qatar Open Amateur lowed by Jaham Al Kuwari. Qatar Olympic Committee Championship at the Doha Golf Ali Al Shahrani expressed and the Qatar Golf Associa- Club on Saturday. his happiness after winning tion for their continuous sup- A total of 108 golfers took the title of the Qatar Open port, stressing that he is look- part in the three-day event, Amateur Championship. He ing forward to participating in Manchester City’s Portuguese defender Ruben Dias (left) celebrates with Manchester City’s English defend- with the winner earning a also congratulated his Qa- the Qatar Masters in March, er John Stones after the final whistle during the English Premier League match against West Ham United place at next month’s Com- tari teammates for the good which witnesses the participa- at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on Sunday. -Man City won 2-0. (AFP) mercial Bank Qatar Masters. results achieved during the tion of the world’s elite golfers. Sports Sunday, February 28, 2021 15

From left: Tennis stars Belorusian Aryna Sabalenka, Czech Karolina Pliskova, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, and Dutch Kiki Bertens on their arrival at Hamad International Airport in Doha ahead of the Qatar Total Open 2021 tournament which begins Monday. Early Sabalenka-Muguruza clash likely at Qatar Total Open 2021 Draw for 19th edition of Doha Ever-smiling and breaking barriers, Mayar WTA event throws Sherif arrives in Doha to wow tennis fans up absorbing Vinay Nayudu contests Doha The Qatar Total Open has been Tribune News Network a great place for top and upcom- Doha ing players to get spotted. Be it Japan’s Naomi Osaka, who’s The draw for Qatar Total played here in the qualifiers Open 2021, held virtually on before going on to become a Saturday, threw up exciting Grand Slam champion in 2018, contests with a likely early or Latvian Jelena Ostapenko meeting between defending who rose into the final as a champion Aryna Sabalenka of 17-year-old in Doha in 2016 Belarus and Garbine Mugu- before going on to become ruza of Spain. a Grand Slam winner at the The main draw begins French Open in 2017. Monday, March 1 at the Khalifa Tunisian Ons Jabeur, who’s Mayer Sherif of Egypt on her arrival at the HIA Airport in Doha. International Tennis & Squash the crowd favourite, is back now Complex till March 6. having become the firstA rab Stepping stones of big you’, I go, ‘No, you have to be The world number eight The Qatar Total Open 2021 draw being conducted virtually on Saturday. woman to make the quarter- success perhaps, one could better, you have to achieve Sabalenka, seeded third, has a finals of a Grand Slam event. say. And keeping up the journey something more, you have to go bye and will meet the winner Adding to the list of such despite the global pandemic for more’,” she said back come of Muguruza and Russian Ve- feisty and delightful players this challenges and hassles, Sherif recently. ronika Kudermetova’s open- time is Egyptian Mayar Sherif. is now in Doha to play in the “People, a lot of times, they ing round. The 24-year-old and always Qatar Total Open 2021. stop me, they want a picture, The 32-player list of smiling player has been break- “Obviously it means a lot they just say good luck for the the $565,530 prize-money ing barriers of late. She first because finally, this is a barrier next,” Sherif said, when asked if WTA500 tournament which served notice of her talent last that I had to pass, a mental she is recognised back in Cairo. inlcudes four of the World’s year when she shook the then barrier,” Sherif had told report- And so she was in Doha top-ten players led by 2019 World No.4 Karolina Pliskova , ers after her win in Melbourne too on her arrival at the Hamad Wimbledon Open semi-finalist 6-7(9), 6-2, 6-4 to pass the first recently. International Airport a day ago. the World No. 5 Elina Svitolina hurdle at Roland Garros. Currently ranked No.131, Flashing smiles she posed for of Ukraine. That was after she became Sherif is primed to continue to the cameras even until she Others on the cards for the the first Egyptian woman to qual- raise the bar for Egyptian tennis. settled into the car to get to the 19th edition of the annual tour- ify for the main draw of a Grand She says the support at home hotel where the tennis stars are nament are 2018 champion Slam. This year, last month, she is the opposite of a burden, stationed for Qatar Total Open Petra Kvitova, 2017 champion made history again defeating buoying her to new heights as 2021. Karolina Pliskova, three-time France’s Chloe Paquet 7-5, 7-5 she hopes to inspire the next Sherif will be seen in action Grand Slam champions Angel- in the first round of the Austral- generation of young Egyptians to in the opening round against ique Kerber of Germany, Be- ian Open to become the first pick up a racquet. Maria Sakkari of Greece at the lorusian Victoria Azarenka – Egyptian woman to win a main “When someone tells me, Khalifa International Tennis & twice winner in 2011 and 2012 draw match at a Grand Slam. ‘Oh, I wish one day to be like Squash Complex on Monday. and former world No. 1, and The 32-player singles draw for Qatar Total Open 2021. Kiki Bertens – the 2016 French Open semi-finalist. Mertens of Belgium. ways a fierce competitor in to reach the quarter-finals of Australian Open lockdown, nis fraternity for Qatar Total pants are our top priorities at The 22-year-old Sabalen- Last month, she also won ‘windy’ Doha would be look- a Grand Slam at the French said. Open 2021. “We are glad to the Qatar Total Open, and we ka, who arrived in Doha on Fri- her third straight tour title and ing for a good start. The top Open in 2020. Kerber will take on Tur- have the defending champion are not leaving any stone un- day, had clinched the Falcon 15th consecutive match beat- seed has a bye and will await The 26-year-old Jabeur, key’s Cagla Buyukakcay in the Aryna Sabalenka joining us at turned in ensuring that. This Trophy in 2020 defeating the ing Kudermetova 6-2, 6-2 in the winner of Saisai Zheng who now is world ranked 31, is opening round while seventh this year’s tournament again. year’s draw ceremony was dif- two-time Grand Slam cham- the Abu Dhabi Open final. She (CHN) and Amanda Anisimo- likely to play Czech Pliskova in seeded Jennifer Brady of USA We are happy to welcome her ferent from the previous for pion Kvitova in the final. also won indoor tournaments va (USA) clash. the second round. will play Anett Kontaveit of to Doha – the home of tennis obvious reasons, but the glam- She had raced past the in Ostrava and Linz at the end Fourth seed Kvitova will Speaking via video con- Estonia. and great hospitality. We have our and glitz associated with it world No.11 from the Czech of last season. await the winner of the match ference on Saturday, she Sixth seed Belinda Bencic no doubt she, and all the other remain the same despite that.” Republic in straight sets to “I’m happy to be here once between fifth-placed Kiki said, “Doha is a special ven- of Switzerland was drawn to players, will have a wonderful claim her sixth career title and again, and I look forward to a Bertens of the Netherlands ue for me. This tournament meet Madison keys of US in the stay and enjoy themselves as Seedings: 1. Elina Svito- the first to be won by her at any wonderful tournament. It’s al- and 2016 finalist Jelena Osta- gives me extra motivation first round while Greek Maria they compete in this week of lina (UKR), 2. Karolina Pliskova tournament outside of China. ways been a pleasure coming penko of Latvia. because I have lot of good Sakkari will face the fast-rising exciting tennis said,” he said. (CZE), 3. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR), This time though she’s to Doha,” the Belarusian said Local favourite Ons Jabeur memories here. Egyptian Mayar Sherif. About the health measures 4. Petra Kvitova (CZE), 5. Kiki arrived having won the Aus- on being in Qatar. of Tunisa, who will be back at “I am practising here and Tournament Director Saad put in place creasting a secure Bertens (NED), 6. Belinda Bencic tralian Open doubles crown Meanwhile, Svitolina, a the Khalifa Complex after be- It feels great,” the Tunisian Al Mohannadi welcomed the ‘bio bubble’, he said, “The (SUI), 7. Jennifer Brady (USA), 8. playing alongside Elise former semi-finalist and al- coming the first Arab woman – one the players affected by defending champion and ten- health and safety of all partici- Victoria Azarenka (BLR). beIN SPORTS to broadcast Qatar Total Open and Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021 exclusively

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