Tennis finals in Doha and Dubai: Carlos Alcaraz faces Arthur Fils, Pegula clashes with Svitolina.
Carlos Alcaraz aims to extend his unbeaten streak in the Qatar Open final against Arthur Fils, while Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina battle for the WTA 1000 title.
The tennis world is focused on two key finals in Doha and Dubai, where Carlos Alcaraz will strive to assert his world number one status against the rising star Arthur Fils, while Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina will engage in a long battle for the WTA 1000 title.
Alcaraz and his goal of conquering Doha after the Career Grand Slam.
The ATP 500 Qatar Open final in Doha is a crucial test for Carlos Alcaraz in his quest to dominate the 2026 season. Having completed his Grand Slam title haul in Australia earlier this year, the 22-year-old Spaniard boasts an 11-match winning streak and absolute confidence.
His opponent, Arthur Fils, is the biggest surprise of this year's tournament. Returning strongly from a back injury, the Frenchman overcame a series of formidable opponents such as Lehecka and Mensik to reach his first major final on a hard court. Despite trailing 0-2 in their previous encounters, Fils' youth and explosive style of play are expected to pose a significant challenge to Alcaraz in their first meeting on a hard court.
The ongoing battle between Svitolina and Pegula in Dubai.
At the Dubai Tennis Championships, the women's singles final between Elina Svitolina and Jessica Pegula promises to be a tense battle of wits between two players with intelligent counter-attacking styles. Svitolina is regaining her peak form at the same venue where she triumphed in 2017 and 2018. Her hard-fought victory against Coco Gauff in the semi-finals – a match that saw a record-breaking tie-break – has demonstrated the Ukrainian player's steely resolve.
On the other side of the net, fifth seed Jessica Pegula is maintaining impressive consistency with the goal of winning her fourth WTA 1000 title. The head-to-head statistics favor Pegula with 5 wins in 8 encounters. Notably, most of these matches have gone to a third set, foreshadowing a dramatic and physically demanding final.
Schedule of key final matches
| Time | Match | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 22:00, 21/02 | Elina Svitolina vs Jessica Pegula | WTA 1000 Dubai Final |
| 01:00, 22/02 | Carlos Alcaraz vs Arthur Fils | ATP 500 Final in Doha |
| 03:00, 22/02 | Tomas Etcheverry vs Vit Kopriva | Rio Open Semifinals |
Based on their current form and experience in major finals, Carlos Alcaraz and Jessica Pegula are the stronger contenders for the championship at these two prestigious tournaments.
