Doha: Chief Executive Officer of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Porshia Archer praised the prestigious global status of the Qatar TotalEnergies Women's Open Tennis Tournament. Archer noted that the tournament serves as an ideal platform for players aiming to earn crucial points in the global tennis rankings, especially following last year's historic edition, which achieved success at all levels.

According to Qatar News Agency, Archer emphasized the tournament's long history of hard work and efforts to achieve the highest levels of success in women's tennis. She highlighted the record-breaking achievements of the previous edition, noting that audience attendance and financial returns significantly impacted the overall success of the WTA season. Archer expressed hope that this year's edition at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex will continue the success.

Meanwhile, Canadian player Victoria Mboko expressed her happiness at qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Women's Open. Mboko stated during a post-match press conference, following her victory over Russia's Mira Andreeva, that she is proud of her performance during the match.

Mboko added that facing Andreeva was challenging, as the match was very close. However, she succeeded in executing decisive shots at crucial moments, attributing her victory to maintaining focus during key points. Mboko views her win over Andreeva and her advancement to the next round as major motivation to continue progressing in the event and defend her chances in the competition. She also praised the tournament's atmosphere, including the outstanding audience attendance.