A viral video shows Novak Djokovic limping into the Doha airport as ongoing injury concerns mount after his early exit at the Qatar Open.
Novak Djokovic was upset by Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Qatar Open in the Serb's first match since exiting the Australian Open with a hamstring injury. The 37-year-old Djokovic, ranked No.
Carlos Alcaraz has played three tournaments in the 2025 season so far, winning the title in Rotterdam and stopping in the quarterfinals at both the Australian Open (against Novak Djokovic) and the Doha ATP 500 (against Jiri Lehecka).
Steve Johnson suspects "financial obligations and commitments" made Novak Djokovic play in Doha because otherwise, he doesn't see any reason why the Serb would bother himself with playing such an event at this part of the year.
Novak Djokovic failed to lift his third trophy in Doha after falling to Matteo Berrettini in the first round. It was a tricky draw for the 24-time Major winner, especially after experiencing a hamstring injury at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic was hoping to get a good result in Doha this week, in his first tournament since the injury to his left thigh suffered during the 2025 Australian Open. The former world No. 1 didn't get a lucky draw,
Novak Djokovic will not battle for his 100th ATP title in Doha! The two-time champion suffered an early loss at the ATP 500 event, losing to Matteo Berrettini 7-6, 6-2 in an hour and 33 minutes in the first round.
The prestigious Doha ATP 500 offers a really interesting first round on Tuesday. Novak Djokovic – who returns from his left thigh injury suffered at the 2025 Australian Open – will make his debut in singles against Matteo Berrettini.
He joined foces with Fernando Verdasco, who is playing his last tournament in a career. Novak and Fernando trained in Doha a couple of days ago and looked great in their first encounter. The Serb and the Spaniard toppled Karen Khachanov and Alexander Bublik 6-1,
Now, they are set to battle No. 2 seeds and reigning Wimbledon winners Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in the Doha quarterfinal. Verdasco to retire from tennis by playing double
Novak Djokovic is back in action in Doha this week, having recovered much faster than expected from the left thigh injury he suffered during the 2025 Australian Open. It was rumored that the former world number 1 would have to be out of action for a couple of months and that he would only return to the red clay,