Qatar Open 2025: Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina Set for Blockbuster Quarter-Final Clash

The 2025 Qatar Open quarter-finals will witness a thrilling showdown as World No. 2 Iga Świątek takes on fifth seed Elena Rybakina. This highly anticipated match is a rematch of last year’s final, where Świątek secured her third consecutive Doha title.

Świątek Overcomes Nosková in a Grueling Battle

Świątek booked her place in the quarter-finals after a tough three-set encounter against rising Czech star Linda Nosková. The Polish champion had to dig deep, eventually prevailing 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-4. This victory extends her head-to-head dominance over Nosková to 4-1, but it also highlighted the increasing challenges she faces against young talents.

Rybakina Cruises Past Šramková

On the other side, Rybakina secured her spot in the last eight with a 7-6(1), 6-2 win over Rebecca Šramková. The Slovak had been a surprise package in the tournament, having eliminated teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva in the previous round. However, Rybakina’s power and consistency proved too much, setting up a blockbuster clash with Świątek.

Head-to-Head: Rybakina Leads, But Świątek Dominates in Doha

Despite Świątek’s dominant run in Doha, Rybakina holds a 4-3 edge in their career head-to-head meetings. Their most recent clash came in the 2024 Qatar Open final, where Świątek triumphed 7-6(10), 6-3 to claim the title.

Świątek has never lost in Doha, making her the slight favorite, but Rybakina remains one of the few players who have consistently troubled her. Their rivalry has produced intense battles, and this quarter-final promises to be another thriller.

Tennis’s Biggest Names Out—Can Świątek Be Stopped?

With top seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Zheng Qinwen already out, the path to the title looks more open than expected. Apart from Jessica Pegula and Ons Jabeur, few players remain capable of challenging Świątek’s supremacy in Doha.

Season So Far: Świątek vs. Rybakina

Both players have had solid starts to 2025:

• Świątek: 11-2 record, with losses to Gauff (United Cup) and Madison Keys (Australian Open semi-final, where she missed a match point).
• Rybakina: 10-3 record, with defeats to Keys in Australia and Belinda Bencic in Abu Dhabi.

What to Expect?

Świątek’s consistency in Doha makes her the favorite, but Rybakina’s power and attacking game could pose serious problems. Expect a hard-fought, high-intensity match, with the winner likely to be a strong contender for the title.

Will Świątek continue her reign in Qatar, or can Rybakina end her dominance? Tennis fans won’t want to miss this epic battle!