Carlos Alcaraz continues to dazzle the tennis world, adding another trophy to his growing collection. In a commanding performance at the ATP 500 event in Doha, Alcaraz dispatched Arthur Fils in just 50 minutes, clinching his 26th career title with a 6-2, 6-1 victory.
At just 22, Alcaraz's global dominance is undeniable. He's now claimed titles in 14 different countries, with Qatar joining the list. This young Spaniard is not just winning; he's rewriting the record books.
Carlos Alcaraz Career Titles by Country:
- Argentina (1): '23 Buenos Aires
- Australia (1): '26 Australian Open
- Brazil (1): '22 Rio de Janeiro
- China (1): '24 Beijing
- Croatia (1): '21 Umag
- France (2): '24 Roland Garros, '25 Roland Garros
- Italy (1): '25 Rome
- Japan (1): '25 Tokyo
- Monaco (1): '25 Monte Carlo
- Netherlands (1): '25 Rotterdam
- Qatar (1): '26 Doha
- Spain (4): '22 Barcelona, '22 Madrid, '23 Barcelona, '23 Madrid
- UK (4): '23 Queen's Club, '23 Wimbledon, '24 Wimbledon, '25 Queen's Club
- USA (6): '22 Miami, '22 US Open, '23 Indian Wells, '24 Indian Wells, '25 Cincinnati, '25 US Open
In the final, Alcaraz was expected to shine, but Fils had previously pushed him to the edge in Monte Carlo. Despite Fils' impressive run, including a win over Jakub Mensik in the semifinals, Alcaraz was relentless. Breaking Fils in the first game, Alcaraz set the tempo and never looked back, eventually sealing the match with a stunning crosscourt forehand.
At the trophy ceremony, Alcaraz praised Fils, acknowledging his journey back from injury. “It is a pleasure to share the court with you, man, truly,” Alcaraz said, highlighting the camaraderie and respect between competitors.
Alcaraz's numbers this year are staggering. With a 12-0 start, including an Australian Open victory, he's the youngest man to complete a Career Slam. Extending his outdoor hard court winning streak to 30 matches, his last defeat on this surface was nearly a year ago.
Since last April, Alcaraz has been nearly unstoppable, reaching the finals in 12 of 13 tournaments and capturing nine titles. Next up for the world No. 1 is Indian Wells, where fans will eagerly watch to see if he can continue this incredible run.