Carlos Alcaraz continues to blaze a trail on the ATP tour, clinching his 11th consecutive victory on Friday by toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 win at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. This triumph propels him into the final, showcasing why he’s the world No. 1.
Fresh off completing the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, Alcaraz is making waves in his first tournament back, reaching his second final of the season in just over two hours. His form is nothing short of spectacular, and fans are eagerly watching as he continues to assert his dominance on the court.
While many were hoping for a showdown between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner-the first “Sincaraz” final of 2026-those dreams were dashed when Sinner fell in the quarterfinals to the reigning Miami Open champion, Jakub Mensik. Mensik now faces a rejuvenated Arthur Fils in the second semifinal, adding another layer of intrigue to the tournament.
With this latest victory, Alcaraz is set to widen his lead over Sinner to at least 3080 points. And if he clinches the Doha title, that lead will only grow, underscoring his remarkable start to the season. Alcaraz is not just playing to win; he's playing to define an era.