The Peninsula
The online sales of tickets for the Qatar Total Open 2019 will go live today, while purchases in selected malls will commence on January 12.
The tournament, to be held from February 11 – 16 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, will feature some of the world’s best players.
Simona Halep, the World No 1 and 2014 champion, is leading an array of stars set to feature in the tournament.
Now in its 17th edition, this year’s event will parade five of the world’s top ten players including World No 2 Angelique Kerber; a three-time Grand Slam champion and 2014 finalist, 2018 US Open champion Naomi Osaka of Japan - who is currently ranked fifth, World No 8 and 2017 champion Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic and Netherland’s Kiki Bertens, the World No 9.
Other players to watch out for include 2016 champion Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain, World No 11 Anastasija Sevastova, 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys as well as Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko, the 2016 finalist.
The last edition was won by Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova who recorded her 13th consecutive victory by beating Spaniard Garbine Muguruza in the final.
A total of $851,031 cash prizes are up for grabs in the 32-competitor singles draw and 16-pair doubles draw event
Fans can purchase tickets for the prestigious event by visiting www.qatartennis.org or at the tournament booths in Landmark, City Centre and Villaggio malls. Tickets will also be available onsite at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex.
Meanwhile, employees of Total Qatar can avail themselves of a special exclusive sale of ticket from yesterday.
“Qatar Total Open 2019 is here and this edition, which is the 17th, promises to be greater and better than before. We are extremely proud of our achievements over the years as the tournament keeps getting better and better. We are looking forward to welcoming the fans once again as they come to watch their favorite players slug it out at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex. This is a tournament for the whole family and it promises to be a weeklong fiesta of fun and entertainment,” said Tournament Director Saad Saleh Al Mohannadi.
Managing Director of Total EP Golfe and Country Chair, Laurent Wolffsheim said: “As title sponsor, we are extremely proud to be part of this new edition of Qatar Total Open! I would encourage everyone to book tickets and experience these 6 days of excitement and high level of sportsmanship! Thanks to the Qatar Tennis Federation, this tournament continues to grow each year and we look forward to seeing a great turnout to enjoy this prestigious event.”