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Top-tier tennis and beach volleyball on show in Qatar

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Top-tier tennis and beach volleyball on show in Qatar

Top-tier tennis and beach volleyball on show in Qatar

Qatar has become an established venue for high-level international sport.

In tennis, both the WTA and ATP tours had their respective tournaments in Doha in February.

And beach volleyball World's Beach Pro Tour Finals were held in Doha for the first time.


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