Novak Djokovic has confirmed his third match for 2025 because the world No. 7 is about to return to Doha for the primary time since 2019.Â
Previously, the 37-year-old made 4 appearances on the Qatar Open between 2015 and 2019 and received back-to-back titles on the match in 2016 and 2017. After not going for a three-peat in 2018, the Serb returned to Doha in 2019 however fell two wins wanting making all of it the way in which after struggling a shock defeat within the semifinal.Â
In late November, Djokovic introduced that Andy Murray can be his coach for the Australian Open and probably longer. Apparently, their final assembly got here in 2017 January – and it occurred within the Doha remaining on January sixth – when the Serb received 6-3 5-7 6-4.Â
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“Novak Djokovic is back! The 2-time champion will compete in the 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, now an ATP 500 event, from Feb 17-22 at Khalifa International Tennis Complex,” the match introduced on Instagram.
Djokovic to problem Jannik Sinner, different prime names in DohaÂ
Per week earlier than the document 24-time Grand Slam champion signed up for the Qatar Open, world No. 1 Sinner was introduced for the occasion.Â
“We are excited to welcome World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025. His presence, alongside a lineup of top players, will undoubtedly enhance the level of competition and offer fans an exceptional display of world-class tennis. Sinner’s remarkable achievements and skill set the stage for a thrilling event,” the match mentioned in a press release final week.Â
Moreover the Serb and the Italian tennis star, two different large names have additionally been confirmed – Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.Â
It will likely be fascinating to see if Djokovic will likely be accompanied by Murray in Doha and if he can win his third Qatar Open title in his return to the match.
