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Jannik Sinner’s first tournament after the Australian Open has been confirmed

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Jannik Sinner will be hoping to win his third successive Australian Open title when the tournament concludes on February 1.

Sinner is yet to play a match on the ATP Tour this season, and will begin 2026 by competing in a Seoul exhibition event with Carlos Alcaraz on January 10.

On January 14, Sinner will compete in the ‘One Point Slam’ alongside the likes of Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the Men's Singles Final on day eight of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena on November 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy.
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Two days later, Sinner will play an exhibition match at the Australian Open against rising Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Following his participation at the Australian Open, Sinner will travel to the Middle East.

Jannik Sinner is set to play in the Qatar Open

As confirmed by Sky Sports Italy on Wednesday afternoon, Jannik Sinner is set to participate in the Qatar Open, which is set to take place from February 16 to 21.

The Italian will hope to add a 25th ATP Tour title to his collection when he competes at the event. Sinner won his last tournament at the 2025 ATP Finals.

Winner Jannik Sinner of Italy lifts his trophy following the Men's Singles Final against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day eight of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena on November 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy.
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Sinner’s participation in the event will mark his first appearance at the Qatar Open.

Sinner was scheduled to participate in the 2025 Qatar Open. However, he was forced to withdraw due to his three-month suspension.

The Qatar Open is an ATP 500 event, and Sinner will surely be hoping to join the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in winning the tournament when he participates in February.

Who won the 2025 Qatar Open?

Russian star Andrey Rublev won his 17th ATP Tour title at the 2025 Qatar Open.

The two-time Masters 1000 champion, seeded fifth at the event, began his run by defeating Alexander Bublik and Nuno Borges in straight sets.

He then battled past Alex de Minaur, saving a match point before defeating the Australian 6-1, 3-6, 7-6.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals in 2025

In the semi-finals, Rublev again defeated his opponent in high-pressure circumstances. The Russian beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 4-6, 7-6.

In the final, Rublev defeated British star Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.