For those interested in tournament play, there are a number of competitive events run by the Tennis Federation for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. When it does become too hot there are indoor courts at several venues. Supplies of rackets, balls, shoes and accessories, although not cheap, are plentiful in the many local sports shops. The O.T.L. was formed in 1989 as a fully autonomous, non-profit making concern, with the aim and objective of promoting the game of tennis within the State of Qatar. The elected committee organises, on behalf of member clubs, leagues and tournaments and other related tennis activities, on a strictly amateur basis, in order to encourage development and appreciation of the game.
Membership is open to any tennis club in Qatar which can fulfill the minimum requirements.
The league runs from October to May and is very popular, with nearly four hundred registered players, including Qatari and international sections of the community, involved in regular matches in Doha and in other towns, such as Dukhan, Messaieed and Al Khor. The league supports Men's A, B, C, Ladies' and Mixed divisions who play weekly matches, on a doubles basis, thus earning points which determine their position in the league tables. League positions, match reports and results are published in the local press each week. At the end of the season a knockout tournament is organised for registered members, covering singles and doubles events in an Open and Plate format. A combined AGM and trophy presentation in June concludes the season.