Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026

Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026 | iNFOnews.ca
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Arthur Fils of France during the final of Qatar Open tennis in Doha, Qatar, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayyed)

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz raced to a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Arthur Fils to win the final of the Qatar Open in just 50 minutes on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Spanish star extended his winning streak to 12 matches in 2026, 20 days after he became the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open — that’s winning all four of the tennis majors.

“It’s been a really strong start to the year,” Alcaraz said.

Winning the title in Doha brought his tally to 26 tour-level titles.

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Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026 | iNFOnews.ca
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy after beating Arthur Fils of France during the final of Qatar Open tennis in Doha, Qatar, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayyed)
Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026 | iNFOnews.ca
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returns to Arthur Fils of France during the final of Qatar Open tennis in Doha, Qatar, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayyed)
Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026 | iNFOnews.ca
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz serves to Arthur Fils of France during the final of Qatar Open tennis in Doha, Qatar, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayyed)
Carlos Alcaraz wraps up Qatar Open title in just 50 minutes to maintain unbeaten start to 2026 | iNFOnews.ca
Arthur Fils of France reacts after smashing his racquet as he plays Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during the final of Qatar Open tennis in Doha, Qatar, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayyed)

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