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- Sinner seeks a strong start in ATP Doha after a tough January
- Machac aims to continue 2026 success despite injury history
- Sinner leads head-to-head against Machac 2-0
Sinner prepares for a fresh start in Doha after a challenging January swing.
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Jannik Sinner should come into Doha highly motivated after a frustrating January, and this opening match looks like the perfect outlet.
Expect the Italian to assert control early, play with intent, and make a strong statement by powering past Thomas Machac in a dominant start to his week.
All Eyes on Sinner’s Middle East Comeback
- This will be Tomas Machac’s main-draw debut at the ATP Doha event.
- Machac has started 2026 strongly, winning seven of his first ten matches.
- Jannik Sinner is also making his tournament debut in Doha this week.
- Sinner’s last appearance on the Middle East swing came in Dubai back in 2022.
Head-to-Head - Sinner Leads 2-0
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shanghai | Hard | SF | Sinner | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2024 | Miami | Hard | QF | Sinner | 6–4, 6–2 |
Machac’s Stop-Start Life Continues
Tomas Machac returns to action after an injury setback, having been forced to retire from his most recent match in the opening round at Montpellier.
The Czech has become somewhat accustomed to stop-start campaigns, dealing with recurring physical issues throughout his career.
Even in 2025, he was forced to retire from matches on six occasions, highlighting the ongoing challenge of staying fully fit on tour.
Nevertheless, he arrives in decent form and with confidence from a solid start to the year, which included a title run in Adelaide last month and a third-round appearance at the Australian Open.
His previous visit to Doha, however, offered little encouragement, as his only appearance here in 2023 ended in the final round of qualifying.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 25 (13 Oct 2000) |
| Height / Weight | 183 cm / 73 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 31 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 20 (03 Mar 2025) |
| Elo Rank | 27 (1860) |
| Titles | 2 |
Sinner Targets Strong Reset in Doha
Jannik Sinner should be highly motivated after a below-par January by his lofty standards, with losses to Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition and to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals, where he had been the two-time defending champion.
Expect the Italian to arrive in Doha eager to reset his season and make an immediate statement. Interestingly, Sinner has chosen Doha as the venue to restart his campaign despite never having played the event before.
His previous Middle East swing appearances came in 2021 and 2022 in Dubai, where he performed well on both occasions, reaching the quarterfinals each time and showing comfort in the region’s conditions.
Despite falling short of the Australian Open title, Sinner’s numbers over the past three to four seasons still mark him out as one of the most dominant hard-court players on tour.
His consistency early in tournaments has been particularly striking, with the Italian not losing a first-round match on any surface since the Cincinnati Masters in 2023.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Age | 24 (16 Aug 2001) |
| Height / Weight | 188 cm / 76 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 2 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 1 (10 Jun 2024) |
| Elo Rank | 2 (2284) |
| Titles | 25 |
Verdict
Jannik Sinner comes in hungry for a strong rebound, which only makes him more dangerous in this opener. He’s a clear favorite on paper, and a focused performance should see him get the job done in straight sets while covering the handicap games comfortably.
Sinner 2-0
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