Novak Djokovic has already signed up for another event in 2025 as he continues to build his schedule.

The world No. 7 will return to the Doha Open for the first time in six years.

It’s a telling decision from the 37-year-old, who seems committed to competing more often next season after a disappointing 2024.

Djokovic has become the latest high-profile player to sign up for the Doha Open, which is being upgraded from an ATP 250 to an ATP 500 next year.

The tournament will take place from February 17 to 22, with Jannik Sinner also in the field. The Serb last played the event in 2019, back when it was staged in the first week of the year.

Announcing Djokovic’s participation, tournament director Karim Alami said: “It’s an honour to welcome Novak Djokovic back to Doha for the 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

“His return, especially in the first year of the tournament as an ATP 500 event, adds immense value. Novak is a phenomenal athlete who always captivates with his skill and competitiveness.

“His strong connection with Doha, having won here twice, makes his participation all the more exciting for fans. We can’t wait to see him bring his exceptional game to the Khalifa International Tennis Complex.”

It’s the third event Djokovic has committed to so far for 2025. The world No. 7 will start his season at the Brisbane International in January before heading to the Australian Open in search of his 25th Grand Slam title.

Djokovic previously admitted that he wanted to try and compete more next season. “Next year I will play more tournaments and the Grand Slams will be my priority. I will give my best to win if my body allows me,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Olympic champion has increasingly limited his schedule in recent years. In 2024, he missed five of the nine Masters 1000s and played a total of 12 tournaments, ending his season in early October.

But his decision to play less came at a cost. With fewer matches under his belt, Djokovic struggled and suffered some early exits at big tournaments like the US Open and Indian Wells.

Djokovic’s only title came at the Olympics, where he finally won a gold medal in his fifth appearance. He reached two other finals at Wimbledon and the Shanghai Masters, losing to Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz respectively.

But the 24-time Major champion is hoping to put himself back in the winners’ circle at the biggest tournaments. As well as playing more in 2025, he has hired a new coach – Andy Murray.

The Brit will work with Djokovic during the off-season and into the Australian Open. The shock move comes just four months after Murray retired. The Serb had previously been without a coach since March.