Alcaraz Adds to Spanish Legacy in Doha

Carlos Alcaraz has emerged victorious at the ATP 500 tournament in Doha, marking his first championship title at the event. This win solidifies a strong tradition of Spanish success in Qatar, following in the footsteps of Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, and Roberto Bautista.

A History of Spanish Champions

The tournament has seen a consistent presence of Spanish champions. Rafael Nadal was the first to claim the title in 2014, defeating Gael Monfils in the final. David Ferrer followed in 2015, overcoming Tom Berdych for the trophy. Roberto Bautista added to the Spanish tally with victories in 2019 and 2022, also against Berdych and Nikoloz Basilashvili respectively.

Doha’s Illustrious Past Champions

Beyond the Spanish successes, the Doha tournament boasts a rich history of champions, including tennis legends Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Novak Djokovic.

Recent Tournament Results

• 2026: Carlos Alcaraz
• 2025: Andrey Rublev (RUS)
• 2024: Karen Khachanov (RUS)
• 2023: Daniil Medvedev (RUS)
• 2022: Roberto Bautista
• 2021: Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO)
• 2020: Andrey Rublev (RUS)
• 2019: Roberto Bautista
• 2018: Gael Monfils (FRA)
• 2017: Novak Djokovic (SER)
• 2016: Novak Djokovic (SER)
• 2015: David Ferrer
• 2014: Rafa Nadal

Monfils Recognizes Alcaraz’s Potential

Gael Monfils has stated that Carlos Alcaraz is already a legend like Djokovic, Federer or Nadal.

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Alcaraz’s Mental Fortitude

Despite his recent successes, including defending his Wimbledon title and winning his first French Open, Alcaraz has acknowledged struggles with balancing his professional and personal life. He expressed a fear that tennis becomes an obligation.

Alcaraz admitted to a moment of doubt after a loss, stating I didn’t know if I needed to quit or if I was losing my passion…..

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FAQ

• Who won the Doha ATP 500 in 2026? Carlos Alcaraz.
• Which other Spanish players have won the Doha ATP 500? Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, and Roberto Bautista.
• What did Gael Monfils say about Carlos Alcaraz? He said Alcaraz is already a legend.