Yesterday our two lovely 🇺🇸 players @SofiaKenin & @JLPegula had a chance to visit the Old Doha Port 🚢 and play a friendly match with a mesmerizing view! 🌅 #wta #qteo2023
Jessica Pegula battles Sofia Kenin in friendly match at old Doha Port ahead of Qatar Open
WTATuesday, 14 February 2023 at 02:30
Sofia Kenin and Jessica Pegula kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Qatar TotalEnergies Open by battling out against each other in a friendly match at the Old Doha Port.
A WTA 500 event, the Qatar Open will commence on Monday, February 13 in the capital city of the Middle Eastern country.
Ahead of the main draw of the tournament, several stars, including the American duo of Sofia Kenin and Jessica Pegula, played a practice match to test their preparations. The match was an opportunity for players to showcase their skills and get some much-needed match practice ahead of the tournament.
A few snippets from the duo's practice match were shared on social media by the tennis federation of Qatar.
"Yesterday, our two lovely players @SofiaKenin & @JLPegula had a chance to visit the Old Doha Port and play a friendly match with a mesmerizing view!"
An important historical site in Qatar, the Old Doha Port is well-known for its attractive architecture and lively atmosphere. Tennis enthusiasts in the neighborhood were thrilled by the friendly match between Kenin and Pegula because it gave them a preview of how fierce these two gifted players are.
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