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

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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) (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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