Doha                                                                                                                                                                                      17 Feb. 2018

Qatar Tennis Federation and Total agreed this morning to renew for further three years of sponsorship agreement. In a press conference, Nasser bin Ghanim Al-Khelaifi, Chairman, Higher Organizing Committee announced in Doha.

Present on the occasion was Laurent Wolffsheim, Managing Director, Total EP Golfe and Group Representative.

AlKhelaifi expressed his satisfaction on the participation of world top 10 seeds and said that he was proud to have them in tournament. He thanked all for their hard work in tournament. Addressing to media, AlKhelifi praised role of media and asked to suggest on further improving.

He said that he will like to see more improvement, but he does not know how but look into it.

He announced on renewing agreement with Total and lauded role of Total not only support to sport of Tennis and other sports in Qatar but beyond that to State of Qatar. AlKhelaifi paid thanks to Total for it's partnership with QTF and said he is proud of that.

Laurent Wolffsheim said that  partnership between Total and QTF is important in playing social responsibility and contributing towards Qatar 2030 Vision. For Total, it is important not only playing role towards social responsibility but also towards youth development and the sport.

Wolffsheim lauded 'great professionalism' of organization and proud to witness hosting wonderful players. He thanked ruler of Qatar for having confidence in Total and wished best for the remaining of tournament.

World Renowned Voice of US Open, ND Taylor, Voice of the Qatar Open Tournament conducted the press conference.