Novak Djokovic paired up with Fernando Verdasco in the doubles event and won an overwhelming 6-1 victory, 6-1 over Alexander Bublik and Karen Khachanov at the 2025 Qatar Open yesterday (January 17). But what fans are most concerned about is the update about the Serbian tennis player's injury.
I dont feel any pain, I feel very well training for the past 10 days, and all 3 days in Doha, Djokovic said.
This doubles match is clearly different from a singles match, but there are still movements that need to be made on the pitch, where I monitor my body. It felt great, so I didn't worry about anything."
Djokovic gave up in the Australian Open semi-finals in January due to a torn muscle and was out for several weeks.
I focus mainly on recovering the muscle tear I have encountered. I recovered very well, then I started practicing for about the past 10 days," said the former world No. 1 tennis player.
Djokovic has not played at the Qatar Open since the start of the 2019 season. He has won this tournament twice and has a winning rate of 15-2 in his appearances.
The 37-year-old has won 99 titles in his career, including 24 major tournaments, 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles and 7 Nitto ATP Finals. He is looking for his 100th trophy in Doha.
I hope that my career is having a positive impact on tennis. I like to believe in that. And I hope to inspire younger generations to watch tennis, hold tennis rackets, and participate in our sport in all forms," he shared.
Djokovic's opponent in the first round of singles is former world No. 6 Matteo Berrettini. He has won all 4 previous meetings with this Italian opponent.
