Arthur Fils
Carlos Alcaraz dominates Arthur Fils to win Qatar Open title
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final on February 21, 2026, securing the ATP 500 title in just 50 minutes. The victory marked Alcaraz's second trophy of the year and extended his perfect 12-0 record for 2026. Fils, returning from an eight-month injury layoff, smashed his racket in frustration but later apologized to the crowd.
Carlos Alcaraz secured his first Qatar ExxonMobil Open title with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory over Arthur Fils in the final on Saturday. The 22-year-old Spaniard extended his winning streak to 12 matches in 2026, just 20 days after completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open. Fils, returning from an eight-month injury layoff, rose seven spots to No. 33 in the rankings.
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Rising French tennis player Arthur Fils has started a trial coaching partnership with Goran Ivanisevic, the former coach of Novak Djokovic, at the Qatar Open in Doha. The 21-year-old is rebuilding his career after a back injury sidelined him for seven months. Ivanisevic, a 2001 Wimbledon champion, joins Fils' existing coach Ivan Cinkus in the box.