The Qatar Open 2025 is the first WTA 1000 of the season. There was a brief lull following the conclusion of the Australian Open but the stakes will be raised once again with a series of WTA 1000 tournaments lined up over the next few weeks.
Madison Keys, who captured her maiden Major title Down Under, has opted to skip the entire Middle East swing in order to recover from an injury. The top eight seeds here, including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff, have received a first-round bye, and won’t be in action for a bit.
Swiatek is bidding to claim a historic fourth consecutive title here. While the big names won’t begin their campaign just yet, there are still plenty of notable names in the draw to keep one entertained. On that note, here’s a look at the predictions for some of the first-round matches lined up on Day 1 of the Qatar Open:
