Tournament Overview

The 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, a prestigious ATP 500 tournament, will be held in Doha, Qatar, from February 16 to 21. The tournament takes place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex and is a key event on the ATP Tour, running concurrently with tournaments in Rio de Janeiro and Delray Beach.

The Qatar Open has a rich history, dating back to 1993, and has seen champions including Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. It has turn into a significant fixture on the ATP calendar, bolstering the tour of the Persian Gulf in February. “The Qatar Open is attached to the subsequent Dubai tournament, giving more and more weight to this tour of the Persian Gulf every February,” according to reports.

2026 Draw Highlights

The tournament features a strong field, led by top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Here’s a look at the first-round matchups:

• (1) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)
• Valentin Royer (FRA) vs Qualy
• Marton Fucsovics (HUN) vs (WC) Hady Habib (LIB)
• Jaume Munar (ESP) vs (7) Karen Khachanov (RUS)
• (4) Daniil Medvedev (RUS) vs (PR) Juncheng Shang (CHN)
• (WC) Moez Echargui (TUN) vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE)
• Ugo Humbert (FRA) vs Fabian Marozsan (HUN)
• Jesper De Jong (NED) vs (5) Andrey Rublev (RUS)
• (8) Jiri Lehecka (CZE) vs Jenson Brooksby (USA)
• Zizou Bergs (BEL) vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA)
• Arthur Fils (FRA) vs Kamil Majchrzak (POL)
• Qualy vs (3) Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
• (6) Jakub Mensik (CZE) vs Qualy
• (PR) Zhizhen Zhang (CHN) vs Qualy
• (WC) Mubarak Al-Harrasi (QAT) vs Alexei Popyrin (AUS)
• Tomas Machac (CZE) vs (2) Jannik Sinner (ITA)

Seeds

The top eight seeds for the tournament are:

• (1) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
• (2) Jannik Sinner (ITA)
• (3) Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
• (4) Daniil Medvedev (RUS)
• (5) Andrey Rublev (RUS)
• (6) Jakub Mensik (CZE)
• (7) Karen Khachanov (RUS)
• (8) Jiri Lehecka (CZE)

Wildcards and Protected Rankings

Several players have received wildcards into the singles main draw:

• Moez Echargui (TUN)
• Hady Habib (LIB)
• Mubarak Al-Harrasi (QAT)

Players entering with protected rankings include:

• Shang Juncheng (CHN)
• Zhang Zhizhen (CHN)

FAQ

When and where is the 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open?

The tournament will be held in Doha, Qatar, from February 16 to 21, 2026, at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

What category is the Qatar ExxonMobil Open?

It is an ATP 500 tournament.

Who is the top seed for the 2026 tournament?

Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed.