World No. 2 Jannik Sinner suffered a shock exit from the Qatar Open quarter-finals, falling 6-7, 6-2, 3-6 to Jakub Mensik in a match that saw the Czech player break Sinner's serve twice in the decisive set. After Sinner dominated the second set with four straight games, Mensik regained control in the third, securing victory with a crucial break at 5-3.

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Karen Khachanov 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 in a nearly three-hour thriller to reach the semi-finals. The World No. 1 overcame a strong first-set tiebreak performance from Khachanov, roaring back with dominant tennis in the final two sets. The match drew attention with former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim watching from the stands, adding to the spectacle.

In Dubai, Coco Gauff rediscovered her form with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 win over Alexandra Eala, setting up a semi-final rematch against Elina Svitolina. Gauff, who struggled earlier in the tournament, will seek revenge after her heavy Australian Open quarter-final defeat to the Ukrainian. The American's dominant performance signals a potential turnaround in her 2026 season.