Novak Djokovic has returned from the hamstring injury he suffered at the Australian Open last month, while Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur are also among the top contenders.

Here is everything you need to know about the Qatar Open 2025, the first tournament since Jannik Sinner’s controversial ban.

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Qatar Open 2025 dates

The Qatar Open commenced on Monday, February 17, 2025, and the final is on Sunday, February 24, 2025. There is one other ATP Tour event this week (Rio Open).

Where is the Qatar Open?

The Qatar Open takes place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in the nation’s capital city, Doha. The club has hosted the tournament for 22 years.

Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex

• Location: Al Majles Twaon Street, Doha, Qatar
• Established: 1992
• Court type: Outdoor hard
• Capacity: 7,000

Qatar Open TV coverage

Fans in the United States can watch live coverage of every round of the Qatar Open on Tennis Channel but airtime will be shared with the Rio Open and WTA Dubai Tennis Championships.

What is the Qatar Open prize money?

The prize money on offer to the players at the Qatar Open this week is $3.04 million. The event will allocate over $500,000 to the winner.

Prize money and ranking points

Qatar Open predictions

The Tennis Gazette writers predict who will win the Qatar Open title on Sunday and pocket the $500k prize money:

George Patten: Jannik Sinner’s absence will be felt in Doha, but there are plenty of ATP stars ready to step up to the plate following his ban from the sport. Carlos Alcaraz will be looking to back up his Rotterdam title with another ATP 500 win, as he continues to chase down the world number one ranking. Novak Djokovic would no doubt love to mark his return to the court with a win, although questions still linger over his fitness after suffering a hamstring tear in Melbourne. Having suffered defeat in the Rotterdam final earlier this month, it may be time for Alex de Minaur to lift the trophy. The Aussie star has rapidly developed into one of the most consistent players on tour, and it wouldn’t come as a shock to see him win a third-career ATP 500 title in Qatar.

Matthew Johns: The tournament in Doha has been upgraded from an ATP 250 to 500 this year, and that is certainly reflective of its strong field. Carlos Alcaraz has looked very strong since the Australian Open and seems like the safe pick to win the title as the top seed. You cannot count out Novak Djokovic though, who beat Alcaraz just last month at the Australian Open and is a two-time former champion in Doha. However, he faces a very tricky opener against Matteo Berrettini in his first singles match back after suffering a leg injury.

Peter Lynch: It really is very hard to look past Carlos Alcaraz in Qatar, with the Spaniard looking formidable once more after a tricky time at the Australian Open. He has already won the Rotterdam Open since Melbourne and should be motivated by Jannik Sinner’s absence as he pursues a return to the number-one ranking.

Lee Clarke: It’s really tricky to look beyond Carlos Alcaraz here. In the wake of the big Jannik Sinner news, his eyes will have lit up, his hands rubbed together, and he will want to get himself into the best shape possible going into the French Open later this year. I think he runs riot in Qatar.

Liam Llewellyn: The Qatar Open is headlined by Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The Serbian is driven by the desire to win a 100th ATP title and is keen to return to action after injury ended his Australian Open campaign. Alcaraz will be buoyed from his title win in Rotterdam and he certainly looks to be playing with his usual swagger and confidence again. Therefore, the Spaniard will carry that form and momentum into Doha and claim the title on his debut.