Some felt the Grand Slam record holder may be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but he defied such expectations to make a rapid return to action in Doha. Novak Djokovic makes ‘more challenging’ confession as he addresses suffering ‘more ...

The prestigious Doha ATP 500 offers a really interesting first round on Tuesday. Novak Djokovic – who returns from his left thigh injury suffered at the 2025 Australian Open – will make his debut in singles against Matteo Berrettini.

Italian Matteo Berrettini upset third-seeded Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Tuesday. It was the first career win in five attempts for Berrettini against the Serbian and also his first victory over a top-10 player since 2023.

Novak Djokovic plans to play singles and doubles at the 2025 Qatar Open, his first tournament since retiring in Australian Open semifinal.

Novak Djokovic admits “I am still not moving the way I want to move” following his recent hamstring woes, but insisted his injury had nothing to do with his shock loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Qatar Open.

Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6(4) 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one. Berrettini played superbly to knock out the twice champion in one hour 35 minutes to secure his first victory against a top 10 opponent since January 2023.

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock straight-set defeat to Matteo Berrettini, upon his return to the court at the 2025 Qatar Open.