The 2015 Qatar Total Open was a professional women's

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tournament played on

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. It was the 13th edition of the event and part of the WTA Premier series of the

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. It took place at the International Tennis and Squash Complex in

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from 23 February to 28 February.

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won the title, defeating

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in the final, 6–4, 6–3.

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was the defending champion, but withdrew before the tournament began.

Seeds

The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.

Draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

Qualifying

Seeds

Qualifiers

Lucky loser

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Draw

First qualifier

Second qualifier

Third qualifier

Fourth qualifier

References

Main Draw in WebArchiveQualifying Draw in WebArchive
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