The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz continues his impressive start to the season. The world number one extended his undefeated streak in 2026 after defeating the Russian Andrey Rublev in the semifinals with a score of 7-6 (3) and 6-4, securing his place in the final of the Doha tournament. This triumph marks Alcaraz’s eleventh consecutive victory of the year, demonstrating his excellent form on the circuit, where he has only lost four sets.
A high-demand match
Rublev, defending champion and currently fourteenth in the world ranking, presented a considerable challenge, extending the match for more than two hours. Alcaraz, although he showed some initial doubts, demonstrated his mental strength in the crucial moments. After exchanging service breaks in the first set, the partial was defined in a ‘tie break’, where Alcaraz prevailed with solidity, closing the initial set by 7-6 (3) after an hour and three minutes of play.Domain and victory
In the second set, the Spanish player quickly took the lead with a 3-0, although Rublev reacted to tie the score 3-3. Inconstancy again affected the Russian tennis player, who conceded his serve at the moment the score was 5-3.Rublev tried to resist, saving three match points with Alcaraz’s serve. However, the Spaniard’s perseverance prevailed: on his sixth opportunity and with Rublev serving, Alcaraz secured the victory with a score of 7-6 (3) and 6-4.
