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Carlos Alcaraz def. Valentin Royer — Round of 16, Qatar Open 2026

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Qatar Open 2026

ATP 500HardDoha, Qatar

Played18 Feb 2026

Rounds
  1. R32
  2. R16
  3. QF
  4. Semifinal
  5. Final

🇪🇸ranked ATP number 1 going into this drawWon

Carlos Alcaraz seeded 1 6 7

🇫🇷ranked ATP number 57 going into this draw

Valentin Royer 2 5

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What this match is worth

Points earned

Alcaraz +100Royer +50

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What decided it

  • Alcaraz broke 4 times from 8 chances, Royer 1 from 5
  • Royer won 43% behind his second serve, Alcaraz 62%