KUWAIT: Competitions of the third Arab Tennis Tournament began in Doha, Qatar Saturday at Khalifa International Tennis Complex. Arab Tennis Federation Secretary General Dr Abdullah Abdelaziz expressed his confidence in the Qatar Tennis Federation’s ability to organize a unique edition of this tournament due to Qatar’s facilities and the international complex, in addition to the experience of Qatar’s in organizing major sports events.

Dr Abdulaziz conveyed greetings of the Chairman of the Arab Tennis Federation Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah for all participants and organizers, adding that the success achieved in the first two editions which was held in Kuwait had given the ATF board members a motivation to continue, while giving the opportunity to all member states to host it.

He also appreciated the efforts of the Public Authority for Sport in facilitating the role of the Arab Federation, headquartered in Kuwait and it is seeking to remove all obstacles the federation faces.

Dr Abdulaziz thanked chairman and board members of Qatar Tennis Federation for hosting the third edition, as he wished all players success and hoped they present a level that befits the status of this tournament.

Meanwhile, Executive Director of QTF Saad Al-Muhannadi welcomed the tournament’s guests and all participants in this Arab event, adding that his country’s federation will employ all its facilities in order to bring out this tournament at its best, and lauded the efforts of the Arab Tennis Federation and its role in promoting the tennis sport.

Assistant Secretary General of the ATF Waleed Sami said the participation of the best Arab players in this tournament will give it major clout, and expected matches to be highly exciting.