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Carlos Alcaraz Battles Past Rublev to Reach Doha Final

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Alcaraz wins 7-6(3) 6-4 against Rublev

World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeats defending champion Andrey Rublev in Doha semi-finals. Carlos Alcaraz beats Andrey Rublev 7-6(3) 6-4 to reach the Qatar Open final, extending his unbeaten run.


“I'm trying to be better at that... it's paying off. All the focus and attention...”


World number one Carlos Alcaraz extended his unbeaten run in 2026, defeating defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6(3) 6-4 to reach the Qatar Open final. This marks his 12th final in his last 13 tournaments and 11th consecutive win this season.


Alcaraz showed remarkable resilience as Rublev fought back from 3-0 down to level the second set and saved five match points. However, the Spaniard ultimately prevailed, converting his sixth match point when Rublev's backhand landed wide. Alcaraz expressed pride in his improving match approach and tactics, saying, “I know what I'm able to do every time I step on court... I'm just really proud about it.”


“I know what I'm able to do every time that I step on court. For me it's great. Obviously, ‌the way I'm approaching every match, ⁠I'm just really proud ‌about it,” said 22-year-old Alcaraz, who has been a finalist at the last four Grand Slams, winning three of them.


“I'm trying to be better at that... it's paying off. All the focus and attention. I'm just happy and proud about myself with how I'm ⁠getting better and getting mature I guess.”




Andrey Rublev's struggles continued in the first set, with 14 unforced backhand errors, but he managed to outsmart Carlos Alcaraz with precise forehands that nicked the baseline. The two players broke each other twice, sending the set to a tiebreak. Alcaraz took control, going 6-3 up in the tiebreak, while a frustrated Rublev broke a string after smashing his racket on his left knee. Alcaraz then pretended to slice but landed a forehand down the sideline, winning the first set 7-6(3).




Carlos Alcaraz broke Andrey Rublev twice to take a 5-3 lead in the second set and was serving for the match when Rublev staged a remarkable comeback, saving three match points to break back. However, Alcaraz regrouped and broke again in the next game, ultimately converting his sixth match point when Rublev's backhand went wide, securing a 7-6(3) 6-4 win.


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