Just over two weeks after the first Grand Slam of the year ended, the top figures in current tennis see their paths converge in a tournament full of incentives, such as the ATP 500 Doha 2026. There are high expectations to verify the performance of Carlos Alcaraz, a strong favorite for the title in a tournament where aspects like the schedule, timings, prize money, and main contenders are broken down.
The show is already here. The top three tennis players on the planet meet in a tournament that promises intense emotions, like the ATP 500 Doha 2026. A perfect anticipation for the first Masters 1000 of the year and a bridge between the culmination of the Australian Open and those events, the Qatari tournament is one of the places that have not yet been conquered by Carlos Alcaraz, eager to add a new trophy to his resume. Jannik Sinner will be his main opposition, Novak Djokovic could also be present, but there is much more to analyze.
Here are the details to consider for the ATP 500 Doha 2026
Schedule and Timings
From Monday, February 16th, to Saturday, February 21st, a tournament consisting of 32 players will take place. Everyone will need to win five matches to be crowned champion, without any byes in the first round for top-ranked players. Each day will start at 12:30 pm in Spain (14:30 local time), with both semifinals scheduled on Friday starting at 2:00 pm Spanish time. The final will be played on Saturday, February 21st, starting at 6:00 pm in Spain.

Seeds, Potential Matchups, and When Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic Will Play
There will only be eight seeded players, privileged to avoid facing each other until hypothetical quarterfinals. This makes the challenge maximum from the first round, with any of the favorites potentially meeting opponents like Khachanov, Lehecka, Shapovalov, Machac, Rinderknech, Munar, Tsitsipas, or Humbert.
For this reason, the draw ceremony, to be held this Saturday, February 14th, starting at 10:00 am in Spain, will be of utmost importance. By knowing the opponents that Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic will face in their debut matches, top candidates for the title, we will also learn about their potential opponents in the quarterfinals and semifinals. The Serbian is likely to face the Spanish or Italian player if they all advance convincingly.
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Jannik Sinner
- Novak Djokovic
- Félix Auger-Aliassime
- Alexander Bublik
- Daniil Medvedev
- Andrey Rublev
- Jakub Mensik
Prize Money and ATP Ranking Points
The economic power of Qatar is essential for this tournament to gather top talent. All kinds of resources are available to the players, with very high entry fees for top players on the circuit, along with a stellar prize money. The points to be distributed follow the standard for any ATP 500 event and can play a significant role in this edition, as Sinner aims to close the gap with Alcaraz in the battle for the top spot.
- R1: $23,500 / 0 points
- R2: $41,600 / 50 points
- QF: $83,470 / 100 points
- SF: $181,400 / 200 points
- F: $351,801 / 330 points
- W: $665,000 / 500 points
Main Favorites for the Title
Anything other than seeing Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, or Novak Djokovic lifting the trophy next Saturday would be a major surprise. The Spaniard and Italian could possibly face each other in the final, though they might be less competitive than players like Auger-Aliassime, Bublik, or Medvedev. Nevertheless, it seems challenging for the champion not to emerge from one of the three occupants of the current top-3 ranking.

Where to Watch Carlos Alcaraz Live in ATP Doha 2026
Carlos Alcaraz's matches in the ATP 500 Doha 2026 can be watched live in Spain through Movistar+, either on Channel 7 or #Vamos, and on some packages like Deportes+, along with the matches of other title favorites and all matches in the final rounds. Additionally, TennisTV will stream everything under subscription, available on any device worldwide. In Latin America, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the matches.
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You can follow the ATP Doha 2026 live through the streaming service offered by Bet365. Just open an account and make an initial deposit of at least 5€. From that moment, you will have immediate access to all matches in the "Live" section, without the need to bet. Furthermore, you can watch it on any device.
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