Doha : World number one Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open on Saturday and extend his perfect start to the year.
Alcaraz, whose second trophy of 2026 came 20 days after he completed the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, dictated the match from the outset and won 89% of his first-serve points while never facing a break point in the 50-minute encounter.
“I came this year hungry for more,” said the Spanish top seed, who had fallen in the Doha quarter-finals last season.
“I think after every tournament, we just have to set new goals. I’m just really happy and proud of everything I have done with my team on and off the court.”
The victory improved Alcaraz’s record to 12-0 for the year and secured his ninth ATP 500 title, drawing him level with former world number one Andy Murray for fourth-most titles in the category since its inception, according to the ATP.
