Doha -cat returned to see more tennis on the Qatar Open

On By Littum

A stray cat ran into the field during Tuesday evening woman’s single match between Aryna Sabalenka and Ekaterina Alexandrova in the round of 32 at the Qatar Open (called Qatar TotalEnervies Open 2025 or Doha Open).

The “Doha cat” seemed undeveloped by the surroundings and strolled randomly down the field. Although it felt like a sign that Sabalenka would win (considering her tiger monitor), it turned out to be a red herring.

Nevertheless, the cat quickly became a sensation among tennis fans around the world. Social media has turned on with memes and comments about the cat. Even American men’s tennis star Taylor Fritz called the moment his “dream” on the field.

Much to the delight of tennis fans, the cat returned Wednesday. It ran into the course under the second set of the round of 16 match between Wed Jabeur and Sofia Kenin. Unfortunately, the cat was not allowed to stay on the field for the rest of the match.

Jabeur won the match in two sets: 6-3, 6-4. Hopefully we will see “Doha Cat” when Jabeur takes on Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning. Doha WTA 1000 runs through Sunday 16 February.

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