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- Sinner makes a strong Doha debut, defeating Tomas Machac
- Sinner vs. Popyrin head-to-head tied at 1-1
- Popyrin seeks confidence boost in Doha amidst tough season start
Jannik Sinner to return a ball against Tomas Machac during day one of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
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Jannik Sinner tore through his opening match against Tomas Machac and looks locked into a ruthless rhythm this week. Expect him to maintain that level, and dominate Alexei Popyrin in the second round.
Doha Debut for Sinner
- Alexei Popyrin is a former semifinalist in Doha.
- Popyrin has won just one of his six matches so far this season.
- This marks Jannik Sinner’s debut campaign in Doha.
- Sinner has not lost to a player ranked outside the top 50 since 2023.
Head-to-Head - Tied at 1-1
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US Open | Hard | R2 | Sinner | 6–3, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2021 | Madrid | Clay | R2 | Popyrin | 7–6(5), 6–2 |
Popyrin Up and Running in Doha
Alexei Popyrin opened his Doha campaign with a comfortable win over wildcard opponent Shannan Zayed Mubarak, cruising through 6–0, 6–2. It was a straightforward performance that allowed him to settle into the tournament and pick up a much-needed victory.
That result brought relief for the Australian, who had been struggling for wins and was still searching for momentum early in the season. Getting on the board in Doha should help restore some confidence after a string of disappointing results in recent weeks.
Popyrin has fond memories of this event, having turned one of his previous main-draw appearances here into a semifinal run.
However, to replicate that kind of success this week, he faces a far tougher challenge against a top-five player in Jannik Sinner, a level of opponent he has beaten only three of times in his career (3-13).
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Age | 26 (5 Aug 1999) |
| Height / Weight | 6'5" (196 cm) / 172 lbs (78 kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 53 |
| Career-High Rank | 19 (4 Aug 2025) |
| Doubles Rank (Current/High) | 136 / 113 |
| Titles | 3 |
| Elo Rank | 81 (1740) |
Sinner Sends Early Statement in Doha
Jannik Sinner returned to action after his Australian Open disappointment with a strong statement performance, taking out his frustration on Tomas Machac in a controlled 6–1, 6–4 win.
This is Sinner’s debut campaign in Doha, though he is no stranger to the Middle East swing. He previously competed in Dubai in 2021 and 2022 and reached the quarterfinals on both occasions.
In recent seasons, Sinner has been one of the most dominant players on hard courts and has rarely fallen short of the latter stages.
Last year, he entered seven hard-court events and failed to reach the quarterfinals only once, which was due to a retirement at the Shanghai Masters third round.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Age | 24 (16 Aug 2001) |
| Height / Weight | 6'2" (188 cm) / 168 lbs (76 kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 2 |
| Career-High Rank | 1 (10 Jun 2024) |
| Elo Rank | 2 (2284) |
| Career Titles | 5 |
Verdict
Jannik Sinner looks determined to make a statement in Doha after a disappointing January, and that intent should translate into ruthless performances this week. Against an out-of-form Alexei Popyrin, he is well placed to stay in full control from start to finish.
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