The third round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open features a highly anticipated rematch between Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva, following their recent encounter at the Adelaide International final. Mboko, who recently defeated Vera Zvonareva in straight sets, will aim to even their head-to-head record against Andreeva, who previously won their last match in Adelaide. The match highlights include Mboko's powerful game and strategic play, with her serving six aces and overcoming veteran Zvonareva. The previous Adelaide final saw Andreeva dominate, winning in 64 minutes and claiming her first WTA 500 title. Both players are coming into Doha after reaching the Round of 16 at the Australian Open, with Mboko ranked No. 13 in the WTA rankings and Andreeva at No. 7. This match marks Mboko’s first appearance in Doha, and her recent success has positioned her in the top 15, making this a key matchup in the early 2026 season.