In a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open, Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunić defied the odds to claim the women’s doubles title.
The No. 4 seeds showcased remarkable resilience on the outdoor hard courts of Doha, defeating the No. 3 seeded pair of Su-Wei Hsieh and Jelena Ostapenko.
Here are four key takeaways from the thrilling final on February 14, 2026.
A Comeback for the Ages
The match began in disaster for Danilina and Krunić, who failed to win a single game in the opening set. After dropping the first set 0–6 in a dominant display by their opponents, the pair regrouped to force a second-set tiebreak.
The momentum shift was palpable as they leveled the match and eventually triumphed in the deciding match tiebreak. The final scoreline read 0–6, 7–6(3), [10–8].
Grace Under Pressure
The victory was not just about physical recovery, but mental fortitude. Danilina and Krunić were pushed to the absolute brink, having to save a championship point before securing the win.
The match lasted 1 hour and 34 minutes, with the final moments showcasing the high-stakes intensity typical of a WTA 1000 final.
Taking Down the Favorites
Su-Wei Hsieh and Jelena Ostapenko entered the final in formidable form. The No. 3 seeds had previously eliminated the defending champions, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, in the semifinals.
Despite Hsieh and Ostapenko’s higher seeding and strong run to the final, Danilina and Krunić managed to dismantle their rhythm in the crucial stages of the match.
A Prestigious Addition to the Trophy Cabinet
This victory marks a significant milestone for the partnership of Danilina and Krunić. The Qatar TotalEnergies Open is a WTA 1000 event, one of the most prestigious tiers on the WTA Tour.
Capturing this trophy adds a major accolade to their respective careers and solidifies their status as a top-tier doubles team in the 2026 season.
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