He Spanish Carlos Alcaraz continues to have a spectacular start to the season after becoming champion of the Taste Open. The man from Murcia decisively defeated the Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2 and 6-1 in a final that barely lasted 50 minutes and confirmed his absolute dominance on the court. Doha.
The victory consolidates the great moment of the Spanish number one, who has already accumulated 12 consecutive victories in 2026 and continues to expand his record on the professional circuit.
A historic start to the year for Alcaraz
The victory in Doha comes just 20 days after Alcaraz achieved a historic feat at the Australian Open: becoming the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam, that is, winning the four major tournaments of the tennis world.
“It has been a really strong start to the year,” said the tennis player after lifting the trophy, highlighting the confidence with which he is facing each tournament.
His performance on hard court is being especially solid, showing aggressiveness from the baseline, precision with the serve and leg speed that marked clear differences against Fils.
A final without discussion in Doha
From the start of the match, Alcaraz imposed his rhythm and did not allow his rival to find any sensations. He broke the Frenchman’s serve on several occasions and maintained a high percentage of points won with his first serve.
The Spaniard dominated the long exchanges and punished with constant changes of direction, closing the first set 6-2 before accelerating even more in the second set, where he barely conceded any opportunities.
The final 6-1 score reflected the superiority of an Alcaraz that made it clear why it is one of the big favorites in every tournament it plays.
Alcaraz reaches 26 titles and aims high in 2026
With this triumph, the Spaniard now has 26 titles at the ATP level, a figure that confirms his meteoric progression at 22 years old. His streak of victories and his physical condition invite us to think about a season full of success, with our sights set on the next Masters 1000 and the European tour on clay.
The title in Doha not only reinforces his confidence, but also sends a clear message to the rest of the circuit: Carlos Alcaraz has started 2026 with maximum ambition and a level of tennis that is difficult to match.
