Iga Swiatek's historic run in Doha has officially ended. Entering Friday's match against Jelena Ostapenko, Swiatek had won 15 straight matches and three consecutive titles at the Qatar Open (called the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2025 or Doha Open).

In the process, Ostapenko extended her unbeaten record against the five-time Grand Slam champion to 5-0. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DOHA, Qatar — Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open semifinals by beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5.Swiatek, ranked No. 2, will face either Jelena Ostapenko or Ons Jabeur for a spot in the final.Ekaterina Alexandrova continued her winning run by eliminating sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. The Russian, who is ranked 26th, defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.Alexandrova will next face either Amanda Anisimova or Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine.