2013 Qatar Total Open – Singles
successfully defended her title, beating Serena Williams in the final, 7–6, 2–6, 6–3.
All of the top three seeds were in contention for the World No. 1 ranking at the start of the tournament. Williams regained the World No. 1 ranking for the first time since October 2010, becoming the oldest No. 1 player in the history of the WTA after she beat Petra Kvitová in the quarterfinals. She would remain the world No. 1 for a further 186 weeks until September 12, 2016, when she was replaced by Angelique Kerber, tying Steffi Graf's record for longest consecutive spell at No. 1.Seeds
The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.Draw
Finals
Top Half
Section 1
Section 2
Bottom Half
Section 3
Section 4
Qualifying
Seeds
Qualifiers
Lucky Losers
Draw
First Qualifier
Second Qualifier
Third Qualifier
Sixth Qualifier
Eight Qualifier
