Younes El Aynaoui was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Stefan Koubek.
Koubek won in the final 6–4, 6–4 against Jan-Michael Gambill.
Seeds
Roger Federer (quarterfinals) Albert Costa (second round) Younes El Aynaoui (semifinals) Yevgeny Kafelnikov (first round) Greg Rusedski (withdrew) Mikhail Youzhny (semifinals) Nicolas Escudé (first round) Fabrice Santoro (quarterfinals) Jan-Michael Gambill (final)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 2003 Qatar Open draw 2003 Qatar Open Qualifying draw