Novak Djokovic handed nightmare Qatar Open draw with first round absolutely stacked Blog By celebrityinfo.online On Feb 17, 2025 0 Share - Advertisement - Djokovic Drawn Against Berrettini in Qatar Open Opener - Advertisement - Novak Djokovic will face former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the Qatar Open as he aims to secure his first title of the year. The world No. 1 returns to Doha for the first time since 2018, having previously claimed back-to-back titles at the tournament in 2016 and 2017. - Advertisement - The Qatar Open kicks off on Monday, featuring a star-studded lineup that includes Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Alex de Minaur. Defending champion Karen Khachanov will also be in the mix, looking to retain his title after defeating Jakub Mensik in last year’s final. Djokovic’s showdown with world No. 10 Berrettini marks their fifth career meeting. The pair famously clashed in the 2021 Wimbledon final, where Berrettini took the opening set in a tiebreak before Djokovic stormed back to win the next three, securing his sixth title at the All England Club. That same year, Djokovic also bested the Italian at both the French Open and the US Open. With 10 ATP singles titles to his name, Berrettini will be eager to finally get the better of the 24-time Grand Slam champion in Doha. - Advertisement - This year’s Qatar Open first round promises plenty of high-profile encounters. Defending champion Khachanov is set for a tough opening match against Medvedev, while Alcaraz will face 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic. Elsewhere, world No. 5 Andrey Rublev takes on Alexander Bublik, and Stefanos Tsitsipas meets rising star Hamad Medjedovic. Meanwhile, Britain’s Jack Draper is set to battle Alexei Popyrin. With such an electrifying draw, the stage is set for an exciting tournament in Doha. - Advertisement - - Advertisement - 0 Share FacebookTwitterGoogle+ReddItWhatsAppPinterestEmail
