The 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open Singles Quarterfinals Schedule of Play

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Elena Rybakina at the 2024 US Open. Photo by Ocoudis (Wikimedia Commons license)

DOHA, QATAR – The Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 has reached its elite “final eight” stage, with the singles quarterfinals scheduled to take place on Thursday, 12 February 2026. As a premier WTA 1000 event held on the hard courts of Doha, the competition has narrowed down to a mix of dominant seeds and resilient challengers, all vying for a spot in the semifinals.

Center Court: The Singles Showdown

The order of play on Centre Court features four high-profile singles matches that will determine who moves one step closer to the title:

  • Jelena Ostapenko vs. [LL] Elisabetta Cocciaretto: The action begins at 3:00 PM, featuring the Latvian powerhouse Ostapenko against the “Lucky Loser” Cocciaretto, who has made a remarkable run into the final eight.
  • [1] Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari: Following the opening match, the world-renowned top seed Iga Swiatek will face off against Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a highly anticipated heavyweight clash.
  • [10] Victoria Mboko vs. [2] Elena Rybakina: Scheduled not before 6:00 PM, the tournament’s second seed, Rybakina, will be tested by the rising Canadian star and 10th seed, Victoria Mboko.
  • [14] Karolina Muchova vs. Anna Kalinskaya: The final singles match of the day on Centre Court features the tactical Karolina Muchova against the dangerous Anna Kalinskaya.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

Reaching the quarterfinals in Doha is not only a significant athletic achievement but also a lucrative one. Each of these eight women has secured a minimum payday of $98,500. Additionally, their success on the court earns them 215 ranking points, providing a substantial boost to their standing in the PIF WTA Rankings.

The winners of today’s matches will advance to the semifinals, where the rewards jump significantly to $197,000 and 390 points.

U.S. Viewing Guide

For fans tuning in from the United States, the quarterfinal action on Thursday, 12 February 2026, requires an early start. The matches on Centre Court begin at 3:00 PM local time (AST) , while the evening session is scheduled not before 6:00 PM in Doha.

Below is the schedule converted to various U.S. time zones:

Early Session (3:00 PM Doha Time)

  • Matches: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto , followed by Iga Swiatek vs. Maria Sakkari.
  • New York (EST): 7:00 AM
  • Chicago (CST): 6:00 AM
  • Denver (MST): 5:00 AM
  • Los Angeles (PST): 4:00 AM

Evening Session (Not Before 6:00 PM Doha Time)

  • Matches: Victoria Mboko vs. Elena Rybakina , followed by Karolina Muchova vs. Anna Kalinskaya.
  • New York (EST): 10:00 AM
  • Chicago (CST): 9:00 AM
  • Denver (MST): 8:00 AM
  • Los Angeles (PST): 7:00 AM