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Carlos Alcaraz returns as top seed at Qatar ExxonMobil Open
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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz begins his 2026 season post-Australian Open triumph at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, facing Arthur Rinderknech in the first round. Second seed Jannik Sinner also debuts against Tomas Machac amid a strong field. The ATP 500 event features fast hard courts at Khalifa International Tennis Complex.
The 2026 BNP Paribas Open advances to its main draw on Friday, March 6, with top seeds like Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Mboko taking the court for the first time. Sabalenka returns after the Australian Open final, while Mboko makes her debut as a Top 10 player. Coco Gauff also begins her campaign amid a packed schedule of WTA and ATP matches.
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Jasmine Paolini of Italy takes the top seed at the WTA 500 Merida Open Akron 2026 after accepting a wildcard entry. The tournament at Yucatan Country Club in Merida, Mexico, features defending champion Emma Navarro as the No. 2 seed seeking to rebound from a slow start to the season. Key first-round matchups include Britain's Katie Boulter against Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.