The hurricane Alcaraz lands in Doha

The world number three delivers as the favorite in his debut in the tournament against Marin Cilic to progress in the main draw.

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 17 Feb 2025 | 18.15
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The headline translated to English is: The hurricane Alcaraz lands in Doha. Photo: Getty
The headline translated to English is: The hurricane Alcaraz lands in Doha. Photo: Getty

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Carlos Alcaraz passed his debut with flying colors at ATP Doha 2025 by achieving a great victory against Marin Cilic with a score of 6-4 and 6-4 in 1 hour and 40 minutes, where he had to display considerable patience to resist the attacks of the Croatian opponent. With 17 winners and 20 unforced errors, the Spaniard secures a spot in the next round of the tournament held in Qatar.

Facing notable wind on the court, Cilic and Alcaraz stepped onto the central court of ATP Doha 2025 with a smiling attitude even during the warm-up, although it turned serious once the match started under the night sky in Qatar. Despite an early break by Carlitos, the Croatian player quickly leveled the score, showcasing powerful shots reminiscent of his career highlights.

Patience and precision rewarded Alcaraz as he roared loudly being once again in control of the first set of the match. Mastering that unreachable backhand and those winners at lightning speed, the Spanish player, currently ranked third in the world, gained confidence on Centre Court, turning those good feelings into points, with Cilic engaging in a minor dispute with the chair umpire, an incident of little consequence in the clash.

Superior in crucial moments

Thwarting the threats against him with a strong serving game, the world number three maintained an equality that he aimed to break in his favor. Containing a relentless Cilic from the baseline and at the net, Carlitos affirmed himself as the favorite, navigating through a quite challenging encounter from start to finish. Now, Alcaraz awaits the opponent from the match between Zhang and Nardi.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El huracán Alcaraz aterriza en Doha