{"id":26590,"date":"2025-02-17T03:02:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T03:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=26590"},"modified":"2025-02-17T03:02:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T03:02:50","slug":"novak-djokovic-carlos-alcaraz-turn-heads-in-traditional-arab-outfits-join-stefanos-tsitsipas-grigor-dimitrov-for-camel-mounted-tennis-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=26590","title":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz turn heads in traditional Arab outfits; join Stefanos Tsitsipas & Grigor Dimitrov for camel-mounted tennis experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Grigor Dimitrov at the launch event of Qatar Open 2025 – Source: Getty (L), Instagram\/@qatartennis (R)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The tennis world was blown away by an unexpected crossover when Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Grigor Dimitrov were picked to launch the Qatar Open 2025 in a Middle Eastern setting on Sunday. The players donned traditional Arab outfits and participated in a camel-mounted tennis session, attracting admiration from tennis fans worldwide.<\/p>\n

The launch event took place in the Arabian Peninsula, a beautiful desert that acted as a stunning backdrop for this extraordinary meet. The Spanish star, Carlos Alcaraz, and the tennis great, Novak Djokovic looked regal in their traditional Middle Eastern attires.<\/p>\n

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrov also joined in on the fun as they exchanged shots while seated on camels. All four players thoroughly seemed to enjoy the unconventional setting, combining their love for tennis with an appreciation for the region\u2019s traditions.<\/p>\n

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A video posted by Qatar Tennis on their Instagram story shows all the players riding camels like pros followed by a montage of them rallying on the desert court.<\/p>\n

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