Tomas Machac vs Jannik Sinner Preview & Prediction | 2026 Qatar Open | First Round
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World number two Jannik Sinner takes on Tomas Machac in the first-round of the Qatar Open.
Ranking points: ATP 500
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Venue: Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Tomas Machac vs Jannik Sinner prediction
Tomas Machac last competed at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier, but was forced to retire against Arthur Gea due to injury. The Czech has made a strong start to the season, as he has already lifted a title at the Adelaide International. He also reached the third-round of the Australian Open, losing to Lorenzo Musetti in five sets.
Jannik Sinner’s hopes of a third successive Australian Open title were scuppered at the semi-final stage as he was defeated by Novak Djokovic in a five set epic. Sinner failed to convert 16 out of 18 break point opportunities in the match. The Italian will now turn his attention to this event, and the chance of winning a first title in 2026.
Sinner leads the head-to-head 2-0 after two straight set victories. This is not the easiest of first-round matches for the world number two, but he’s still incredibly tough to beat on this surface and is the clear favourite.
Tomas Machac vs Jannik Sinner tip: Jannik Sinner to win 2-0
