Aspetar proud to support Qatar ExxonMobil Open
Doha: As part of its ongoing partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), Aspetar provided comprehensive world-class medical services at the ATP Qatar Exxon Mobil Open 2018 for the seventh consecutive year.
The tournament, which ran from the January 1 to 8, featured some of the world’s greatest tennis players, including world number five Dominic Thiem, Pablo Carreno Busta, Tomas Berdych and number Gael Monfils, who was crowned the champion.
Aspetar’s team of experts included sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, massage therapists, podiatrists, emergency medical staff, and paramedics.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr Scott Gillogly, Chief Medical Officer at Aspetar, said: “We are proud to continue our work with the Qatar Tennis Federation. Since 2011, Aspetar has been the official and exclusive Medical Partner for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open as part of our long-term partnership agreement. This is an extension of our on-going efforts to provide integrated sports medical care in support of all local and international tournaments held in Qatar, while ensuring fast, on-the-spot reaction to any injury obtained during play.”
As part of its efforts to prevent injuries and ensure players are fit to compete at their highest performance level, Aspetar also offers customised physiotherapy solutions. Players can receive use Aspetar’s state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, designed to treat injured athletes from all over the world.
The Qatar Exxon Mobil Open, which started in 1993, has become a pacesetter on the ATP World Tour’s 250 series and represents the highest prize-money event of the Tour.
Aspetar will also provide medical support to the WTA Qatar Total Open 2018, which is scheduled to take place in February.
