The ATP‘s famed Middle Eastern swing will get underway on Monday, February 19th, as the Qatar Open serves as the official curtain raiser.
The draw for this tournament came to light just recently, in which some of the heavyweights like Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov learned their road to reach the finals. Historically, this tournament has been won by the favorites, so it would be quite a shock to see an underdog story unfold.
Defending champion Daniil Medvedev withdrew, probably because of fatigue, but the draw promises a lot of close and entertaining matches. In this article, we shall equip you with all the information you need to know about the 2024 Qatar Open.
When Does The 2024 Qatar Open Doha Start?
The Qatar Open will officially begin on Monday, February 19th, with a few first-round matches. The tournament will run for six days, finishing with the singles final on Saturday, February 24th. The matches will be played on outdoor hard courts at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Qatar Open Doha?
Two of the biggest names withdrew from the initial entry list. These are Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal. That meant Andrey Rublev would be the top seed, and the Russian will face either Richard Gasquet or Alexander Shevchenko in his first match.
Some of the players competing in Doha are in the form of the lives. The likes of Ugo Humbert and Alexander Bublik have each won an ATP title this season. Andy Murray is seeking to pick up his first win of the season. He is a former champion in Doha.
What Is The Prize Money For The 2024 Qatar Open Doha?
The tournament has committed a prize money purse of $1,395,875, one of the highest for an ATP 250 event. It is an increase of 1.3% from last year’s figure. The champion is guaranteed a huge payday for just six days of work. He’ll make $212,300 and receive 250 ranking points.
Where To Watch The 2024 Qatar Open Doha?
Africa: No live television broadcast
Australia: BeIN Sports Australia
Canada: TSN Network
Latin America: ESPN International
MENA Region: BeIN Sports Arabia
UK: Sky Sports Tennis
USA: Tennis Channel Plus
International: Tennis TV
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