Novak Djokovic Set for Qatar Open Return in February, Targets 100th Career Title

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Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slamchampion, has confirmed that he has fully recovered from the injury that forcedhim to retire during the Australian Open semi-final earlier this year. TheSerbian star will make his comeback at the Qatar Open, which kicks off onFebruary 17 in Doha.

Djokovic withdrew from a high-profilesemi-final against Alexander Zverev at the 2025 Australian Open, just daysafter defeating Carlos Alcaraz. He later revealed that he had sustained a thighinjury, sharing his MRI scan results to silence any doubts. Having missed theRotterdam Open and Davis Cup commitments, Djokovic is now focused on securinghis 100th career title in Doha, a tournament he has won twice before, in 2016and 2017.

"There is no more tear in themuscle; the injury is almost fully healed, and I’m ready to work for morevictories," Djokovic said in an interview with Montenegrin newspaper Vijesti,as quoted by Sky Sports. "I’ve received the green light from my medicalteam to train and prepare."

At 37 years old, Djokovic is aiming tobecome the third player in ATP history—after Roger Federer (103 titles) andJimmy Connors (109 titles)—to win 100 career titles. He acknowledged that hisbody is more prone to injury as he ages but expressed gratitude for the supportof his medical team, which helped him recover faster than expected. "ThankGod, I was able to recover quickly. I’ve had more injuries lately than in thefirst 15 years of my career. This likely comes with age, but my body still listensto me, and I still have the burning desire to achieve new things."

"I hope my 100th title can comein Doha. I’ve been chasing it for a while—it will come when it’s meantto," he added.

Ranked No. 7 in men's singles,Djokovic went without a Grand Slam title in 2024. His most recent victory cameat the Paris Olympics, where he claimed the gold medal in men’s singles.

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