Draw for Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 Sets Up Exciting Clashes

The draw for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open men's tennis tournament took place today, setting the stage for intense matchups. The prestigious tournament, organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel, and Badminton Federation, will be held from February 17 to 22 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

The draw has produced high-stakes encounters, with World No. 3 and tournament top seed Carlos Alcaraz set to face Croatia's Marin Cilic in the opening round. Australia's Alex de Minaur, ranked No. 6 globally and second in the tournament, will go head-to-head with Russia's Roman Safiullin, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the World No. 7 and third seed, will take on Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

In a highly anticipated first-round showdown, defending champion Karen Khachanov (World No. 21) will face fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev (World No. 8), the winner of the tournament's 2023 edition.

Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas (World No. 11) will play against Serbia's Hamad Mededovic, while 2020 champion Andrey Rublev (World No. 10, fifth seed) is set to compete against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.

On the Arab front, Tunisia's Mohamed Aziz Dougaz, who received a wild card entry, will face Hungary's F?bi?n Marozs?n, while Lebanon's Hady Habib and Jordan's Abdullah Shelbayh await their respective opponents from the qualifiers.

Notably, the Qatar ExxonMobil Open has been elevated from an ATP 250 event to an ATP 500 tournament, recognizing its exceptional organization and continued success on the global tennis stage. The event has previously been named the Best ATP 250 Tournament six times (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024), further solidifying its reputation as a premier competition in professional tennis.