Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: ATP Qatar Open 2026
Alcaraz and Rublev will face off for the fifth time on the tour.
World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will take on the defending champion Andrey Rublev in the men’s singles semi-final at the ATP Qatar Open 2026 on February 20, Friday.
Alcaraz survived the quarter-final clash against a determined Karen Khachanov in three sets. Taking nearly two and a half hours to subdue Khachanov, the World No. 1 carved out a 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3 win to reach his first semi-finals in Doha.
It is an improvement from the previous season, when Alcaraz made it to the quarter-finals on his debut in Doha. The Spaniard is now 10-0 this season, and after the elimination of Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz is the odds-on favourite to make a title run.
Standing in his way is a resurgent Andrey Rublev, who took down Stefanos Tsitsipas in a clinical 95-minute display, 6-3. 7-6(2). The defending champion, will play his fifth semifinal at the venue. The Russian has been flawless all week and is yet to drop a set.
Alcaraz will look to build on his early success in 2026 and win his seventh ATP 500 title and first in the Middle East. With Sinner out of contention, Alcaraz is close to surpassing the Italian’s 66 weeks as World No. 1.
Rublev won the title in 2020 as well. Since 2023, Qatar has been a playground for Russians. First it was Daniil Medvedev (2023), followed by Karen Khachanov (2024) and Rublev last season.
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Rublev could make history as the first back-to-back champion in Doha since Novak Djokovic in 2017. Should he earn an upset win over Alcaraz, a second title becomes a better possibility. The other semi-final will feature Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik.
Mensik turned giant killer this week, knocking out World No. 2 Jannik Sinner. Fils booked his semi-final spot by defeating Mensik’s compatriot Jiri Lehecka.
When and where will Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match at ATP Qatar Open 2026 take place?
The semifinal face-off at the ATP Qatar Open 2026 between Alcaraz and Rublev is set to take place on February 20. The match will not start before 10:00 PM IST (7:30 PM local time) at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match in India?
Tennis TV and Fancode will stream the semi-final match live for Indian viewers.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match in the UK?
Fans in the UK can catch the Alcaraz-Rublev semi-final showdown live on Sky Sports.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match in the USA?
Tennis Channel and Tennis TV offer live coverage of the semi-final clash in Doha for fans in the United States.
Where to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match worldwide?
| Country | Television/Streaming Channel |
|---|---|
| Australia | beIN Sports Australia |
| Belgium | Telenet (Play Sports); BeTV (with Luxembourg) |
| Canada | TSN |
| China | ESPN International China |
| Cyprus | CYTA |
| Czech Republic | DigiSport |
| Slovakia | DigiSport |
| Denmark | TV2 Denmark |
| France | Eurosport France; beIN Sports France (WTA) |
| Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein | Sky Deutschland |
| Greece | OTE |
| Hong Kong | PCCW; Now TV (WTA) |
| Hungary | Network4 |
| India | Tennis TV, Fancode |
| Israel | Sport5 Israel |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| South Korea | Eclat; CJ ENM (WTA) |
| Africa | Supersport Africa |
| Malta | GO Sports TSN |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport; DAZN (WTA) |
| New Zealand | Tennis TV; DAZN (WTA) |
| Norway | TV2 Norway; DAZN (WTA) |
| Poland | Polsat; Canal+ (WTA) |
| Portugal | Sport TV Portugal |
| Romania | RCS & RDS (Digisport) |
| Spain | Telefonica / Movistar; DAZN (WTA) |
| Sweden, Finland | TV4 AB; DAZN (WTA) |
| United Kingdom, Ireland | Sky UK |
| United States | Tennis Channel |
When will Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev face off in Doha?
The semifinal match is scheduled for February 20, 2026 (Friday) at the ATP Qatar Open.
What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev?
This will be their fifth meeting on tour, with Alcaraz leading the rivalry 4–1.
Where can fans watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match live in India?
Indian viewers can stream the match live on Tennis TV and Fancode.
Where can fans watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match live in the UK?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.
Where can fans watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev semi-final match live in the USA?
Fans in the United States can tune in via Tennis Channel and Tennis TV.
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