WATCH: Jannik Sinner sets eyes on Qatar Open 2025, intensifies practice sessions in Doha

Tennis sensation and world number one, Jannik Sinner, is gearing up to mark his return to the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 in Doha, slated to take place from February 17, 2025. The marquee tournament is set to mark his first appearance since successfully defending his Australian Open 2025 title on January 15. The Qatar ExxonMobil Open, an ATP Tour 500 event, has elevated its status this year, attracting top-tier talent.

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Jannik Sinner having his first hit in Doha.

This will be his first tournament since winning the Australian Open.

Ready. 🇮🇹🦊

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 13, 2025

Along with world number one, the tournament features prominent players like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, promising an exciting line-up for fans. The 23-year-old tennis player's return to the tour follows a remarkable 2024 edition, where he claimed his first major title at the Australian Open and added the US Open to his name.

The Italian sensation's win in Melbourne in January 2025, where he thwarted the world number two Alexander Zverev in straight sets, solidified his spot at the top of men's tennis.

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In the preparation for Doha, the world number one has been training intensively, including sessions in Monte Carlo. These preparations underscore his commitment to maintaining peak performance as he marks his return to the ATP tour.

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Jannik Sinner is likely to be banned for a minimum of one year

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is likely to be banned for a minimum of one year if WADA gets its way in the appeal against the ITIA ruling in his doping case.

“As we stated in September, WADA believes that the conclusion of ‘no fault or negligence’ was not correct according to the current rules, and is asking for a suspension period of between one and two years,” Fitzgerald told La Sampa.

“WADA is not asking for the cancellation of any results other than those already imposed in the first instance. As the matter is now pending before the CAS, WADA will not comment further.”

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