Swiatek is now up against a crucial quarter-final match with Elena Rybakina, who was the finalist in Doha last year. Their rivalry has been closely fought, with Swiatek holding a 3-2 advantage in their hard-court encounters.

Iga Swiatek remains on course to maintain her grip on the Qatar Open trophy, but she was given a scare in the last 16 by Linda Noskova.

Iga Swiatek's quest for a four-peat will have to go through Elena Rybakina. The World No.2 edged Linda Noskova in a three-set thriller to make the quarterfinals and set up a rematch of last year's final.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open with a 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Linda Noskova

Iga Swiatek battled past Czech talent Linda Noskova in a tense three-setter to secure her spot in the Qatar TotalEnergies Open quarter-finals. Aiming for her fourth consecutive title in Doha, Swiatek overcame a tough challenge to keep her title defence alive.

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek scrapped her way past Czech youngster Linda Noskova on Wednesday to set up a quarter-final with last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina. The five-time Grand Slam champion will take on 2022 Wimbledon winner Rybakina on Thursday for a place in the semi-finals.

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek scrapped her way past Czech youngster Linda Noskova on Wednesday to set up a quarter-final with last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina. Swiatek dropped a set in Doha for the first time since 2022 -- ending a run of 25 won in a row -- but recovered to advance 6-7 (1/7),