That afternoon, we got a yacht ride to the buzzing beach club Bagatelle ... away from the city – but it's right in the centre of Doha, serving up incredible cocktails, food, and music.

Swiatek and Sabalenka lead a strong field in Doha; American men head for Delray after Dallas disappointment; and the Golden Swing kicks off with the Joao Fonseca Factor.

The Toronto duo also ended the 2023 campaign in Doha, finishing fifth at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals in December following a 21-17, 21-14 quarterfinal loss to Americans Taryn Kloth ...