Medvedev defeats Khachanov at Qatar Open 2025

Daniil Medvedev, ranked World No. 6, advanced to the second round of the ATP Qatar Open by defeating defending champion Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, marking his first win against a top-30 player in 2025. After a slow start, Medvedev rallied in the second set, capitalizing on a late break to take the match in two hours and 30 minutes. This victory is significant for Medvedev, who has struggled in recent tournaments, including early exits at the Australian Open and Rotterdam Open. Meanwhile, Zizou Bergs, a breakout player this season, is set to face Medvedev in a highly anticipated first-time meeting after his impressive performance against Roberto Bautista Agut. The Qatar Open continues to showcase intense competition among top players as they vie for the title. Other notable matches included Andrey Rublev defeating Alexander Bublik and Alex de Minaur overcoming Roman Safiullin despite challenging weather conditions.