This prestigious competition, which commemorated the Qatar ExxonMobil Open’s recent elevation from an ATP 250 to ATP 500 tournament, invited artists and Qatar-based designers to create the official poster for the upcoming event, set to take place from February 2025. The winning poster was designed by Abdulla Al Obaidly.
Under the theme of capturing the unique spirit and rich history of the Qatar Open Tennis Tournament, which has been a consistent highlight in the international tennis circuit for over 30 years, the competition aimed to provide artists with an opportunity to reflect the country’s vibrant cultural heritage and bring it to an international audience. The winning design by Abdulla Al Obaidly was featured prominently in promoting the tournament.
The Qatar ExxonMobil Open, which began in 1993, has hosted some of the world’s top tennis stars, from Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. With the tournament’s elevation to ATP 500 status, Liwan’s collaboration with QTF provided an exciting opportunity for local artists to gain international exposure.
