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Doha
The Qatar Tennis Federation has confirmed that world No.5 Daniil Medvedev and world No. 8 Andrey Rublev will participate in the highly anticipated 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Scheduled from February 17 to 22 at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex, the tournament will bring together some of the brightest stars in the world of tennis.
Returning to Doha for the first edition of the event as an ATP 500 tournament, Medvedev and Rublev are expected to elevate the level of competition.
Daniil Medvedev, 28, claimed the 2023 Qatar ExxonMobil Open title in the ATP 250 category with a commanding straight-sets victory (6-4, 6-4) over Britain’s Andy Murray.
With 20 career titles, including the 2021 US Open, Medvedev has established himself as one of the sport’s finest.
Andrey Rublev, 27, also returns to the tournament with high expectations. A former champion, Rublev won the 2020 Qatar ExxonMobil Open in the ATP 250 category. In the current season, Rublev has added two titles to his impressive tally of 16 career victories, including 2024 Madrid Open.
Karim Alami, Tournament Director said: “We are excited to welcome Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev back to the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in 2025. Both players are exceptional talents who consistently compete at the highest level.
“With the tournament’s elevation to the ATP 500 category, we look forward to witnessing their top performances on Doha’s courts. Their participation adds significant prestige and excitement to this year’s event, and we are confident fans will enjoy a spectacular week of tennis.”
For his part, Rashid Al Hajri, Vice President and Public and Government Adairs Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar, said: “We are delighted to see both Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev returning for the 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open. As previous champions, their return to the newly upgraded ATP 500 tournament is a testament to the event’s stature. Their incredible skill and competitive spirit will surely make this year’s edition one to remember.”
Headlining the stellar roster for the 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open will be world No. 1, Jannik Sinner of Italy.
This year’s tournament marks a historic moment as it transitions from an ATP 250 to an ATP 500 event, a significant milestone in its 32-year history.
