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Top WTA stars withdraw from 2026 Qatar Open amid injury concerns
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Several prominent players, including Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula, have withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open due to injuries and recovery needs following the Australian Open. The tournament, the first WTA 1000 event of the year, begins on February 8 in Doha. Despite the absences, stars like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek remain in the draw.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has pulled out of the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open due to a schedule change, leaving Iga Swiatek as the top seed for the first WTA 1000 event of the season. The tournament in Doha begins on February 8 with a strong field including Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and defending champion Amanda Anisimova. Other notable withdrawals include Jessica Pegula and several players recovering from injuries.