The Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 is set to be an electrifying event, with Carlos Alcaraz confirming his participation. Scheduled from February 17 to 22, the tournament will take place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. This marks Alcaraz’s debut at the event, and he joins a dream cast of tennis stars including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Daniil Medvedev.
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked World No. 3, has had a stellar 2024 season, claiming titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the Indian Wells Masters. His participation in Doha is part of his preparation for the hard court season, including the Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami. Tournament Director Karim Alami expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Carlos Alcaraz to Doha for the first time, especially as the Qatar ExxonMobil Open enters a new era as an ATP 500 event.”
The Doha tournament has been upgraded from an ATP 250 to an ATP 500 event, attracting some of the world’s top players. Jannik Sinner, the current World No. 1, will be defending his title after a remarkable season that saw him win eight ATP titles, including two Grand Slams. Novak Djokovic, a two-time Doha champion, will also be making his fifth appearance at the tournament. Daniil Medvedev, the 2023 Qatar ExxonMobil Open champion, and Andrey Rublev are among the other top-ranked players confirmed for the event.
The elevation of the Doha tournament to ATP 500 status reflects its growing prestige on the global tennis stage. With increased prize money and a stronger field, the event promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. Alcaraz’s participation adds a fresh chapter to his already remarkable career, and fans can look forward to thrilling matches and intense competition.
The Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 is shaping up to be a must-watch event, with Carlos Alcaraz joining a star-studded lineup of top players. His debut in Doha, along with the presence of Sinner, Djokovic, and Medvedev, ensures that tennis fans will be treated to an unforgettable week of world-class tennis.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 24th of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This season Sinner has achieved a compiled 73-6 win-loss record. The Italian clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Italian got to the final in Beijing.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 19th of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Alcaraz owns a composed 54-13 record. Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos reached the final in Paris.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 11 times. Their current head to head is 7-4 for Alcaraz.