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Tsitsipas to Face Essargui in Doha Opener

Published February 15, 2026, 12:16
Tsitsipas to Face Essargui in Doha Opener

Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Moez Essargui in the first round of the tennis tournament in Doha. Tsitsipas, ranked No. 32 in the world, is in the "upper half" of the draw and, if he wins, will face the winner of the Medvedev - Juncheng match. In the quarterfinals, a possible opponent is Andrey Rublev, while in the semifinals, it's Carlos Alcaraz. The "Qatar ExxonMobil Open" tournament is a 500-level event held in Doha.