Hello guys,

Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep in Doha, coming back from a set down to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3 in a physically demanding quarterfinal.

The numbers tell an interesting story: 41 winners from Alcaraz compared to 14 from Khachanov. Even with a high unforced error count, Alcaraz controlled the match through aggression and baseline intensity. Once he raised his level in the second set, momentum gradually shifted in his favor.

With Jannik Sinner already out of the tournament, the draw has opened up. Still, the semifinal against Andrey Rublev will be a serious test. Rublev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets and remains one of the most dangerous hitters on hard courts.

Alcaraz is now two wins away from lifting his first Doha title. After last year’s early exit, this run already shows clear progress at this event.

Do you see Rublev as a genuine threat in this matchup, or does Alcaraz’s variety and resilience give him the clear edge?