The draw is set ahead of 2023 Qatar TotalEnergies Open which will take place between February 13-18, 2023 and sees the start of a Middle East swing with a stacked line-up.
So much so that originally Leylah Fernandez, Karolina Pliskova have to play qualifying and Elena Rybakina was entered in before withdrawing. As a result, it throws up some superb ties.
Iga Swiatek, the World Number One returns to action. She could face
Danielle Collins in the second round.
Coco Gauff could take on Petra Kvitova.
While a late wildcard into the tournament,
Maria Sakkari who plays semi-final in Linz before going to Qatar will face Qinwen Zheng. Paula Badosa takes on Beatriz Haddad Maia, Madison Keys faces Jelena Ostapenko with the winner set for a clash with
Jessica Pegula.
Victoria Azarenka could also face Belinda Bencic in the second round and not forgetting
Caroline Garcia is also involved.
2023 Qatar TotalEnergies Open Draw