Jessica Pegula defeated Beatriz Haddad Maia 6–3, 6–2 in the Qatar Open quarter-final on hard court in Doha on 16 February 2023, confirming her status as pre-match favourite. Pegula's dominant performance saw her advance decisively through the last eight, securing a commanding victory that underscored her superiority in the matchup. The American's straight-sets win positions her strongly in the tournament's latter stages.
