Andrey Rublev secured his second Qatar Open title with a hard-fought victory over Jack Draper, winning 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 in the final at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha. The Russian star, ranked No. 10 in the world, showcased his endurance and skill, overpowering Draper in the decisive third set to claim his first ATP title of the 2025 season.
Draper, aiming for his third career ATP Tour title, put up a strong fight in the first two sets, but Rublev’s resilience and superior physical conditioning proved too much in the final set. Despite the defeat, Draper’s deep run in Doha will see him reach a career-high ranking of No. 12.
🎾 Qatar Open 2025 – Final Result
| Winner | Scoreline | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Andrey Rublev | 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 | 🇬🇧 Jack Draper |
🏆 Match Highlights
- The first two sets were closely contested, with only one service break per set.
- In the final set, Rublev broke Draper’s serve twice, quickly establishing a 4-0 lead.
- Draper struggled with fatigue, while Rublev maintained his energy and controlled the match.
- The Russian closed out the match comfortably, securing his second Qatar Open title after first winning in 2020.
🏅 What They Said
Jack Draper (Runner-Up):
“It has been an amazing week—congratulations to Andrey, he was just too good today. He outlasted me. We have both played some really tough matches this week, and he was just too strong in the third set.”
Andrey Rublev (Champion):
“It is amazing. This is the first title I have won twice, so I am really happy. After the second set, I started to play much more freely—he was more tired. I was able to break him, and the match changed completely.”
🏆 Rublev’s Journey to the Title
🔹 Semi-Finals
| Winner | Scoreline | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Andrey Rublev | 6-3, 6-2 | 🇺🇸 Ben Shelton |
| 🇬🇧 Jack Draper | 7-6(5), 6-4 | 🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev |
🔹 Quarter-Finals
| Winner | Scoreline | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Andrey Rublev | 6-4, 6-3 | 🇦🇺 Alex de Minaur |
| 🇺🇸 Ben Shelton | 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-3 | 🇪🇸 Roberto Bautista Agut |
| 🇬🇧 Jack Draper | 7-5, 6-3 | 🇵🇱 Hubert Hurkacz |
| 🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev | 6-2, 7-6(3) | 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas |
🔥 What’s Next?
Rublev’s victory in Doha cements his place as a top contender for the 2025 season, giving him momentum ahead of upcoming ATP Masters events. Meanwhile, Draper’s strong performance signals his growing potential as a future Grand Slam challenger.
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