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Alcaraz makes bold claims after 50-minute Doha demolition

According to the Infosys ATP Win-Loss Index, the Spaniard has a 12-0 record this season.

February 22, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz needed just 50 minutes to defeat Arthur Fels in the final of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Saturday. The Spaniard has only conceded three games, but where does the Spaniard rank among the best performances of his career?

“I played great. I played great,” Alcaraz said. “Every game is different, every game has its own style. I know he’s not too far away from the real Arthur level. I know he did it in this game and in previous games we’ve played. He made a lot of mistakes today. For me, I just tried to focus on myself. I thought I played well and I didn’t have any aggression, I served well and I returned serve well.

“I’m proud of it. I would put it in the top 10 games or top 15 games, just in terms of the level.”

Alkaraz dropped just one set at the ATP 500 event in Doha, moving to 12-0 on the season and completing a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, according to the Infosys ATP Win-Loss Index.

The PIF ATP No. 1 player is proud of his perfect start to the season, but stresses that success is more about winning titles.

“I think success for me is more than just lifting a trophy. I would say success for me is how you feel and how you view yourself,” Alcaraz said. “I feel like I’m really proud that I’ve been successful because I know every game. I’m learning everything, on and off the field, and every experience I’ve had in my life.

“As you can see, I’m a completely different person and player than I am in 2022 when I’m No. 1 in the world and my first Grand Slam. So I’m just trying to grow as a person, as a player, mature and see myself in a position that I really enjoy. I think that’s real success for me.”

On Monday, Alcaraz will move 3,200 points ahead of world No. 2 Janik Sinner, who lost to Jakub Mencik in the Doha quarterfinals. Despite the gap in the rankings, the 22-year-old remains firmly focused on perfecting his game, a mindset he emphasized ahead of the ATP 500 event.

“There’s always room for improvement,” Alcaraz said. There are always weaknesses. Like I said, I don’t know if it was at the beginning of the game or after the first game that I saw my weaknesses. I just want to improve in training and just want to perform better in games. “

Alcaraz is next scheduled to compete in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, where he is a two-time champion. Hard court matches will begin on March 4.