Carlos Alcaraz needed less than an hour to defeat Arthur Fils in the Doha final, winning 6-2, 6-1. The Spaniard showcased his trademark intensity, breaking serve early and maintaining control throughout. His aggressive baseline game and consistency left little room for Fils to respond, underlining why Alcaraz remains at the top of men’s tennis.
Ranking the performance
Reflecting on the match, Alcaraz emphasized how highly he rated his level of play. “Yeah as I said, the final I would rank in probably top 10 best matches I’ve played so far in my career. I’m just trying to play my best tennis when it matters,” he said. His comments highlight the importance he places on delivering peak performances during finals, where pressure is at its highest.
Respect for his opponent
Despite the one-sided scoreline, Alcaraz showed appreciation for Arthur Fils, who was contesting his first major final since returning to competition. “It makes me happy to see you back on court,” Alcaraz commented during the trophy ceremony, acknowledging Fils’s resilience and comeback.
Hunger for more success
Alcaraz also reflected on his motivation coming into Doha. “I remember the feeling that I had last year, leaving in the quarter finals so I came this year hungry for more, hungry to go farther in this tournament,” he said. His determination to improve on past results underscores his drive to remain dominant and continue adding titles to his career.
With this victory, Alcaraz extended his unbeaten run in 2026, reinforcing his status as the player to beat. His ability to combine ruthless efficiency with respect for his opponents makes his performances compelling for fans and formidable for rivals.
Carlos Alcaraz on how high his level was in the Doha Final vs Arthur Fils
“Yeah as I said, the final I would rank in probably top 10 best matches I’ve played so far in my career. I’m just trying to play my best tennis when it matters”
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2026
At the moment ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 21st of February when he defeated world no.32 Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 in the final in Doha to win his 27th career title.
Until now, during this year Carlos has managed to achieve a compiled 12-0 match record. Carlos has won 2 titles in 2026 at the Australian Open and Doha.
