Alcaraz Extends 2026 Unbeaten Streak
Carlos Alcaraz captured the Doha title with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Arthur Feess, extending his unbeaten streak in 2026. At just 22, Alcaraz has already amassed 7 Grand Slam titles and a career Grand Slam, putting him ahead of legends like Borg and Nadal at the same age. Tennis analysts note he's "on pace for 28 slams by age 36" if he maintains his current trajectory.
- The unbeaten start to his 2026 season includes a perfect 12-0 match record and is marked by a significant improvement in his serving statistics compared to previous years. - This dominant run comes after a major change in his team; Alcaraz split with his longtime coach, former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, during the preseason in December 2025. - By winning the Australian Open in January, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open Era to win seven Grand Slam titles, surpassing the previous record held by Björn Borg. - Following the win in Doha, his career on-court earnings surged to over $63.3 million, placing him fifth on the all-time list for prize money. - Alcaraz's victory at the 2026 Australian Open made him the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, having won on all three surfaces (hard, clay, and grass). - In 2022, at just 19 years old, he became the youngest player in the history of the ATP rankings to hold the world No. 1 spot. - His main rival is considered to be Italy's Jannik Sinner; Alcaraz defeated Sinner in the final of the 2025 US Open to claim his sixth major title. - The next tournament on his schedule is the Indian Wells Open in the United States, an event he won in both 2023 and 2024.
