Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the headliners of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, recently voted ATP 500 Tournament of the Year. With Novak Djokovic’s retirement, attention turns to the new generation of tennis.
The two best male tennis players of today will face off in Doha this week, with the start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
One of only two ATP circuit events in the Middle East, the competition was chosen by the players themselves as the best tournament in the ATP 500 series in 2025, reflecting its high reputation on the circuit.
With over €2.3 million in prize money at stake, Carlos Alcaraz, the world number 1, leads a field full of elite talent. The 22-year-old Spaniard arrives full of confidence and says he has a clear plan for the coming week, as he looks to gain momentum at the start of the season.
Current champion Andrey Rublev returns hoping to win two consecutive titles in Doha. However, there will be a notable absence. World number 3 Novak Djokovic, a two-time Doha champion, has withdrawn from the tournament citing fatigue.
With Alcaraz and Sinner leading the way, Doha seems to offer a glimpse into the present and future of the sport.