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.

Djokovic has already picked up two surprising defeats in 2025, with the latest coming last week in the Doha first round.

After struggling since reaching the 2024 Montreal Final, Andrey Rublev was back to his best level this week 17th ATP Title, 6th 500, 2nd in Doha! Beat De Minaur, Felix, & Draper each in 3 sets. Had to reset to win the 3rd after dropping the 2nd in all 3 pic.twitter.com/Azwdn8tafg

The 28-year-old Italian gradually took control the rallies, and took the racquet out of the living legend’s hand.

Novak Djokovic is competing in Doha for the first time since 2019. The two-time champion is seeking his milestone 100th ATP title against Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev. The Serb also decided to enter the doubles draw.

Novak Djokovic was upset by Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the Qatar Open in the Serb’s first match since exiting the Australian Open with a hamstring injury

Novak Djokovic lost the first round of the Qatar Open 2025. Now a viral video captures the Serbian limping his way to the airport.

Novak Djokovic was seen limping at the airport in Doha. Hopefully he’s alright and he didn’t pick up an injury. Now, in a viral video shared by As Más Deporte and reposted by The Tennis ...

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has set alarm bells ringing about his physical condition ahead of upcoming tournaments, after AS’s cameras caught the Serb visibly limping as he entered Doha Airport ...

Novak Djokovic plans to play singles and doubles at the 2025 Qatar Open, his first tournament since retiring in Australian Open semifinal.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — 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.