Carlos Alcaraz survives chair-umpire clash to reach Doha semifinals

carlos alcaraz recovered from a tight opening set to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 and secure a place among the four semifinalists at the ATP 500 in Doha, extending his winning streak to ten matches.

Carlos Alcaraz turned a tiebreak loss into a three-set win

After dropping a close first set in a tiebreak, Alcaraz shifted momentum in the second set and closed out the match in the third, producing the singles scoreline 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 that sent him into the tournament semifinals in Doha. The Spaniard struggled early but recovered his range and rhythm to finish the match and keep his unbeaten run alive at ten consecutive victories.

Confrontation with the chair umpire punctuated the comeback

The match also featured a heated exchange with the chair umpire. Following an extended point, Alcaraz went to retrieve his towel and was hit with a time-violation; he publicly disputed the enforcement and told the umpire, "Las reglas de la ATP son una mierda, siempre son una mierda. " The dispute came amid a match where he had to repeatedly battle his opponent, Karen Khachanov, to swing key games in the second and third sets.

Rublev awaits for a spot in the Doha final

With this victory, Alcaraz will face Andrey Rublev for a spot in the final of the ATP 500 in Doha; the head-to-head stands 4-1 in favor of the Spaniard. The upcoming semifinal against Rublev will determine who advances to the championship match and gives Alcaraz a chance to extend both his tournament run and his ten-match winning streak.

Match officials and tournament organizers will proceed with the scheduled semifinal matches, and Alcaraz’s next task is to prepare for the Rublev matchup that will decide who plays in the Doha final.