Lehecka Upsets Alcaraz in Qatar Quarterfinals

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was unexpectedly defeated by Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, with Lehecka winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Leading 4-2 in the final set, Alcaraz lost four consecutive games, marking only his second defeat of the year. Lehecka described the victory as a significant achievement, highlighting his mental strength and belief in his game throughout the match. In other matches, Andrey Rublev triumphed over Alex de Minaur, while Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced following Daniil Medvedev's retirement due to food poisoning. Lehecka's win ties their head-to-head record at 1-1, and he will next face either Jack Draper or Matteo Berrettini. The upset adds to the excitement of the tournament, showcasing the unpredictability of tennis.