The
draw has been confirmed for the 2024
Qatar Open which is due to take place between 19-24 February on a week that was initially set to feature the return of both Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev.
But both withdrew from the field leaving it severely weakened.
Andrey Rublev now leads the way and could face Alexander Shevchenko or Richard Gasquet in the second round.
Karen Khachanov is the second seed. He could face Fabian Marozsan. Third seed is Marseille champion, Ugo Humbert.
Gael Monfils, Andy Murray, Jan-Lennard Struff and Lorenzo Musetti are also among the main names in Doha this next week which takes place immediately after the WTA tournament in the same location. It is an ATP 250 with Dubai following on to end the Middle Eastern swing.