<p>It's a star-studded event, with Andrey Rublev aiming to defend the title that he won last year. He defeated Jack Draper in the final, winning his second title at this event with a score of 7-5, 5-7, 6-1. It was also his 17th ATP Tour title, but he hasn't won a men's singles title since.</p> <p>He'll have a big challenge on his hands if he is to claim his third title in Qatar, with the entry list including world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 2 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Bublik, and Daniil Medvedev.</p> <p>With these players involved, it's fair to expect an entertaining tournament that could offer bettors value with the matches to be played…</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 ATP 500 Doha?</h2> <p>The 2026 ATP 500 Doha men's singles event is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 18. The final is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, with times yet to be confirmed. Given the time difference, there's a strong possibility that the final won't be held until the early hours of Sunday.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2026 ATP 500 Doha Held?</h2> <p>The 2026 ATP 500 Doha tournament takes place at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, featuring 24 hard courts, including the main stadium court with 7,000 seats.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Doha Prize Money?</h2> <p>A highly competitive prize purse is available at the 2026 ATP 500 Doha event, with $3,116,195 (AU$4,402,928) available.</p> <p>The winner will receive $516,000 (AU$729,065), while the runner-up will claim around $227,000 (AU$391,408).</p> <p>Ranking points will also be awarded to players throughout the competition, with the winner receiving 500 points.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 ATP 500 Doha</h2> <p>You can bet on the 2026 ATP 500 Doha event with our dedicated <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis">tennis betting section</a>. You'll find all of the latest odds across each of the events being played, with each of them being extremely competitive in terms of value offered. If you're new to wagering on the sport, our guide on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-tennis">how to bet on tennis</a> covers the essentials.</p> <p>To place a bet on the event, simply find the match and markets you want to bet on and click on the odds being offered to add them to your betting slip. Enter your stake, and click on 'Place Bet'.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Doha: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Here are our top 2026 ATP 500 Doha betting predictions.</p> <p>We think it's an event that Sinner may do well in, as he has been traditionally strong on outdoor hard court surfaces. With <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/tennis-surfaces-clay--vs-grass--vs-hard-court-differences">tennis surfaces explained</a>, hard courts tend to favour players with powerful baseline games, and Sinner fits that mould perfectly. He has an ~80% win success rate on this surface, which has led to 17 titles. He has also had recent streaks, like 24+ consecutive hard-court wins.</p> <p>Rublev as an each-way bet to reach the final could be worth value as a two-time winner. His <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/tennis-playing-styles-explained">tennis playing style</a> — aggressive and powerful from the baseline — suits the conditions in Doha.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/how-tennis-scoring-works">Love, deuce, and tiebreaks — tennis scoring finally explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/what-is-the-davis-cup-ultimate-guide">Everything you need to know about the Davis Cup</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/hawk-eye-tennis-explained">How Hawk-Eye changed tennis forever</a></li> </ul>