Swiatek, Rybakina fight back to reach Qatar Open quarterfinalsPoland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against Australia’s Daria Kasatkina during their women’s singles match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 11, 2026. DOHA, Qatar — Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Daria Kasatkina on Wednesday and keep her bid for a fourth Qatar Open title alive, as Elena Rybakina also reached the quarterfinals. 2 recovered to beat Russian-born Australian Kasatkina, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, and set up a tie with Greece's Maria Sakkari. Swiatek remains on course for a possible rematch with Australian Open champion Rybakina in the final after the Kazakh's win in their quarterfinal clash at Melbourne Park last month. Muchova will play Anna Kalinskaya on Thursday after the Russian defeated Australian Open semifinalist Elina Svitolina, 6-4, 6-3.

Source: Philippine Star February 12, 2026 02:47 UTC