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Medvedev Withdraws Shockingly from Qatar Open Due to Food Poisoning

2/21/2025

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Daniil Medvedev's shocking withdrawal from the Qatar Open left fans reeling after he fell victim to food poisoning, abruptly leaving the court without a handshake following a set against Felix Auger-Aliassime. This unexpected exit adds to Medvedev's struggles in 2024, where he has yet to secure a title and faced early tournament departures.

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Daniil Medvedev's shocking withdrawal from the Qatar Open left fans reeling after he fell victim to food poisoning, abruptly leaving the court without a handshake following a set against Felix Auger-Aliassime. This unexpected exit adds to Medvedev's struggles in 2024, where he has yet to secure a title and faced early tournament departures.