This year, though, the field in Qatar is less eye-catching but may provide an opportunity for the new stars of tennis to push through. With Djokovic gone, the number one seeding has been handed to the world number five, Dominic Thiem. Thiem, 24, could be one of the next generation of tennis stars to capitalise on the current woes of the sport's biggest names, even as soon as next month's first Grand Slam in Melbourne. Number two seed in Doha will be Pablo Carreno Busta, 26, the world number 10. The top quartet of seeds is completed by Spain's Albert Ramos Vinolas, the world number 23.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 31, 2017 07:07 UTC