ATP Qatar Open entry list, prize money, ranking points: Alcaraz, Sinner in star-studded field; Djokovic withdraws
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to star at the 2026 Qatar Open in what remains a very strong field despite Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal.
This will be the 34th edition of the ATP tournament in Doha, which was first held in 1993. The event, which is staged on outdoor hard courts at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, was upgraded from ATP 250 to ATP 500 level in 2025.
Andrey Rublev is the reigning champion, having beaten Jack Draper in the 2025 championship match.
Eight top 20 players — four of whom are in the top 10 — are on the Qatar Open ATP entry list.
When will the tournament take place?
Main draw action at this year’s ATP event in Doha will take place between 16 and 21 February, while the qualifying event will be held on 14-15 February.
How many players will compete?
The ATP singles draw at the Qatar Open features 32 players, with eight seeds, and it is played over five rounds with no first round byes.
There are four places available to qualifiers, while there will be at least three main draw wildcards awarded.
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Why did Novak Djokovic withdraw?
Novak Djokovic signed up to play the Qatar Open, but he withdrew on Wednesday — five days before the start of the event — citing “strong fatigue.”
In a statement, the Qatar Open said: “Novak Djokovic is pulling out from Doha due to strong fatigue. Qatar will miss you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
Which former champions will play?
Three Doha champions are set to play: Andrey Rublev (2020 and 2025), Daniil Medvedev (2023) and Karen Khachanov (2024).
2026 Qatar Open ATP ranking points breakdown
Winner: 500 points
Finalist: 330 points
Semi-finalist: 200 points
Quarter-finalist: 100 points
Second Round: 50 points
First Round: 0 points
How much prize money is on offer at the 2026 ATP Qatar Open?
The total prize money pot for the 2026 Qatar Open ATP 500 event is US$2,833,335.
Have any players used a protected ranking to enter?
Players who have been unable to compete in any tournaments due to injury for a minimum of six months are eligible to use the ATP protected ranking system.
The protected ranking will be determined by the player’s average ranking position during the first three months of their injury.
They can use the protected ranking to enter nine tournaments and for a period of nine months from the first event they play after returning.
Shang Juncheng, who is currently ranked 259th after an injury-hit 2025 campaign, has used a protected ranking to enter.
2026 ATP Qatar Open Singles Entry List (as of 10 February)
1) Carlos Alcaraz
2) Jannik Sinner
3) Felix Auger-Aliassime
4) Alexander Bublik
5) Daniil Medvedev
6) Andrey Rublev
7) Jakub Mensik
8) Karen Khachanov
Jiri Lehecka
Denis Shapovalov
Tomas Machac
Arthur Rinderknech
Ugo Humbert
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Jaume Munar
Arthur Fils
Zizou Bergs
Fabian Marozsan
Jenson Brooksby
Alexei Popyrin
Marton Fucsovics
Valentin Royer
Shang Juncheng (PR)
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