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ATP Doha 2026

Alcaraz explained his mentality in these events after defeating Khachanov. Source: Getty

The most ambitious Alcaraz arrives in Doha: "I hate the feeling of losing, I set goals for myself in these tournaments"

After coming back in a match against Karen, in which he admitted starting "physically very tired," Carlos offers an interesting reflection on his ambition that helps explain why he didn't leave the match.

This is why Alcaraz defeated Khachanov in Doha. Source: Getty

The key by which Alcaraz turned around a very complicated match against Khachanov

The Spaniard ordered his tennis, did more damage with the serve, and maintained his consistency to overcome a Karen who at times touched perfection. How did he do it? Let's take a closer look at this great match.

Schedule and where to watch Alcaraz's semifinal in Doha against Rublev

Schedule and where to watch Alcaraz's semifinal in Doha against Rublev

After defeating Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals, the world number one has the mission to keep advancing in a tournament that he still doesn't have in his record.

Alcaraz stages comeback against Khachanov and remains unbeaten in 2026

Alcaraz comes from behind to defeat Khachanov and remains undefeated in 2026

The Spanish tennis player knew how to suffer to secure his spot in his first semifinals in this tournament and extend his winning streak to nine consecutive victories this year.

Alcaraz: "I am very happy to see myself with such consistency". Photo: Getty Images

Alcaraz: "I am very happy to see myself with such consistency"

The Spanish player overcame a very tough match against Royer, after coming back from a 5-2 deficit in the second set and ensuring that "at some moments I was thinking about a third set".
 

Schedule and where to watch Carlos Alcaraz's next match in Doha. Photo: Getty Images.

Schedule and where to watch the next match of Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Spanish player is already in the quarterfinals of the Qatari tournament after defeating Valentin Royer and now awaits the always demanding Karen Khachanov.