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Former Champion Basilashvili Exits Qatar Open Over Wildcard Snub

2/16/2025

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Nikoloz Basilashvili, the former Qatar Open champion, has vowed never to return after being denied a wildcard entry for the 2025 tournament. Ranked 148th, his disappointment echoed on social media as he reflected on his past triumphs. Meanwhile, tennis fans eagerly await the showdown between stars Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in Doha next week.

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Nikoloz Basilashvili, the former Qatar Open champion, has vowed never to return after being denied a wildcard entry for the 2025 tournament. Ranked 148th, his disappointment echoed on social media as he reflected on his past triumphs. Meanwhile, tennis fans eagerly await the showdown between stars Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in Doha next week.