Alcaraz Reigns in Doha, Further Solidifies ATP No. 1 Ranking
DOHA, Qatar – Carlos Alcaraz has once again demonstrated his dominance on the ATP Tour, claiming the title at the ATP 500 event in Doha. This victory not only adds another trophy to his impressive collection but as well extends his lead in the ATP rankings, setting the stage for a strong push through the American hard-court swing.
Alcaraz Extends Lead in ATP Rankings
Currently, Alcaraz holds the No. 1 position in the ATP rankings for the sixtieth week, boasting 13,550 points. The Doha title added 400 points to his total, as he was defending only 100 points from reaching the quarterfinals in 2025.
The Spaniard has now opened a significant gap over Jannik Sinner, who, despite a quarterfinal exit, remains in second place with 10,400 points – a difference of 3,150 points. Novak Djokovic completes the top three with 5,280 points.
Top 10 Shakeup
The updated rankings also show Taylor Fritz rising to seventh position, displacing Felix Auger-Aliassime who falls to eighth. Alejandro Davidovich continues to hold his position within the Top 20, though remains over 1,000 points away from challenging the Top 10, currently closed by Alexander Bublik with 3,405 points.
Spanish Players on the Rise
Rafa Jódar is making strides towards the Top 100, currently ranked 114th with 548 points. He has an opportunity to further climb the rankings at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco.
ATP Ranking as of February 23, 2026
| 1. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | 13,550 points |
| 2. Jannik Sinner (Italy) | 10,400 |
| 3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | 5,280 |
| 4. Alexander Zverev (Germany) | 4,555 |
| 5. Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) | 4,405 |
| 6. Alex de Minaur (Australia) | 4,235 |
| 7. Taylor Fritz (United States) | 4,220 |
| 8. Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) | 4,080 |
| 9. Ben Shelton (United States) | 4,050 |
| 10. Alexander Bublik (Kazakhstan) | 3,405 |
| ——- | |
| 11. Daniil Medvedev | 2,960 |
| 14. Alejandro Davidovich (Spain) | 2,470 |
| 39. Jaume Munar (Spain) | 1,235 |
| 85. Roberto Bautista (Spain) | 685 |
| 97. Carlos Taberner (Spain) | 608 |
| 101. Pedro MartÃnez (Spain) | 586 |
| 114. Rafa Jódar (Spain) | 548 |
Alcaraz Dominates Race to Turin
Alcaraz’s victory in Doha also significantly boosts his position in the Race to Turin, the competition to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals. With 2,000 points from the Australian Open and 500 from Doha, Alcaraz now has 2,500 points, nearly doubling Novak Djokovic’s total of 1,300.
Race to Turin as of February 23, 2026
| 1. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | 2,500 points |
| 2. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | 1,300 |
| 3. Alex de Minaur (Australia) | 985 |
| 4. Ben Shelton (United States) | 950 |
| 5. Jannik Sinner (Italy) | 900 |
| 6. Alexander Zverev (Germany) | 840 |
| 7. Tomás MartÃn Etcheverry (Argentina) | 725 |
| 8. Jakub Mensik (Czech Republic) | 695 |
| ——- | |
| 30. Alejandro Davidovich (Spain) | 300 |
As Alcaraz stated, I came this year hungry for more.
His performance in Doha is a clear indication of his ambition and determination to maintain his position at the pinnacle of men’s tennis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many ATP titles does Carlos Alcaraz have? Alcaraz has secured 26 tour-level trophies as of February 23, 2026.
- What was the score of the Doha final? Alcaraz defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1.
- How long did the Doha final last? The match lasted just 50 minutes.
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