Doha Bank becomes Qatar Ladies Open title sponsor
The bank will become title sponsor of the WTA 1000 tournament from its 2027 edition.
Deal overview
| Sponsor | Doha Bank Group |
|---|---|
| Property | Qatar Ladies Open (WTA 1000) |
| Deal type | New title sponsorship |
| Partner status | Title sponsor |
| Announced | 8 October 2026 |
| Starts | 2027 tournament edition |
The partnership was announced at a press conference involving the bank and the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation.
Extended deal intelligence
Naming rights
The bank’s CEO said the women’s tournament would carry the bank’s name. The final branded tournament title was not provided in the reviewed reporting.
Stated objectives
The partnership was presented as support for Qatar’s sports development and international positioning. These are announced objectives, not measured outcomes.
Related sponsorship
Doha Bank previously announced a separate sponsorship of the men’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open covering 2025–2027. That term does not apply to the women’s agreement.
Sources
RacketOne Insights on 10 October 2026
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