Qatar Open 2026: Alcaraz beats defending champion Rublev to enter Doha final
Feb 21, 2026
Top seed Alcaraz was pushed throughout by Rublev, a two-time champion at the event, and had to withstand several momentum swings. He twice failed to serve out the opening set before clinching it in a tie-break. In the second set, the 22-year-old surged ahead 3-0, only to see Rublev claw his way back into the contest.