Doha, Qatar – The 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open is already delivering compelling tennis, with a packed schedule of second-round matches unfolding today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The tournament, an ATP 500 event, features a strong field including top seeds Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and promises a thrilling week of competition. The tournament began yesterday with Sinner securing a confident victory to launch his Doha campaign.
Italian fans have particular reason to follow the action closely, with both Jannik Sinner and the doubles team of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in contention. Sinner, the No. 2 seed, is looking to continue his impressive form after a strong showing at the Australian Open, while Bolelli and Vavassori will face a tough challenge against the No. 2 seeded pairing of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic. The 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open is the 34th edition of the tournament.
Center Court Showdowns
The main stage, Center Court, will host a series of high-profile matches throughout the day. The action begins at 11:30 AM local time with Marton Fucsovics taking on No. 7 seed Karen Khachanov. Later, not before 1:00 PM, No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in what is expected to be a captivating contest. The evening session will be headlined by Sinner’s match against Alexei Popyrin, scheduled to initiate not before 5:30 PM. Following that match, either Carlos Alcaraz or Arthur Rinderknech will face Valentin Royer.
Italian Duo in Doubles Action
On Grandstand 1, the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori will kick off the day’s play at 11:30 AM against Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic. This will be followed by a match between Arthur Fils and Quentin Halys. Later in the afternoon, not before 3:00 PM, Fabian Marozsan will compete against either Jesper de Jong or No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev. The evening session on Grandstand 1 will feature No. 6 seed Jakub Mensik against Zhizhen Zhang, scheduled for not before 4:30 PM.
Further Matches Across the Complex
Grandstand 2 will see Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool face Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson, followed by a match between Jiri Lehecka and Zizou Bergs. The schedule is designed to provide fans with a full day of world-class tennis action, with matches running concurrently across the three courts.
Here’s a detailed look at the schedule:
CENTER COURT
- Marton Fucsovics (HUN) vs [7] Karen Khachanov
- Not before 1pm
[4] Daniil Medvedev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas - Not before 5.30pm
Alexei Popyrin (AUS) vs [2] Jannik Sinner (ITA) - To follow
[1] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) or Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)
vs Valentin Royer (FRA)
GRANDSTAND 1
- Simone Bolelli / Andrea Vavassori
vs
[2] Marcelo Arevalo / Mate Pavic - To follow
Arthur Son vs [LL] Quentin Halys - Not before 3pm
Fabian Marozsan
vs
Jesper de Jong / [5] Andrey Rublev - Not before 4.30pm
[6] Jakub Mensik vs [PR] Zhizhen Zhang
GRANDSTAND 2
- [1] Julian Cash / Lloyd Glasspool
vs
Yuki Bhambri / Andre Goransson - To follow
[8] Jiri Lehecka vs Zizou Bergs
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect further compelling matchups and exciting displays of skill. The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds are scheduled for later in the week, culminating in the final on February 21st. The next confirmed update will be the release of the quarterfinal schedule following the completion of today’s second-round matches.
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