In a significant development at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, Karolina Muchova ended a six-year title drought by defeating Victoria Mboko 6-4, 7-5, securing her first WTA 1000 title. Muchova, who has faced multiple injuries over the years, expressed immense relief and joy at her victory, stating, 'I nearly forgot the winning feeling, because it's been really quite a while.' (Armstrong Augusto Vaz). The match, lasting 1 hour and 34 minutes, showcased Muchova's resilience and strategic play, as she overcame a brief second-set deficit to clinch the title. This victory marks Muchova's second career title, her first since the Korea Open in 2019, and propels her to World No. 11 in the rankings (Business Recorder, wtatennis). Meanwhile, 19-year-old Mboko, despite the loss, is expected to break into the top-10 in world rankings, highlighting her promising future in tennis (Business Recorder).