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In an exciting ATP matchup in Doha, world number one Carlos Alcaraz Garfia will face off against France’s Valentin Royer on February 18, 2026. Alcaraz comes into this contest with impressive momentum, having won all five of his previous matches. His aggressive baseline play, exceptional speed, and tactical versatility have established him as a formidable opponent on any surface.
Conversely, Royer is struggling with form, having secured just one victory in his last five outings. Despite showing potential, he faces a considerable challenge against Alcaraz, particularly in dealing with the Spaniard’s powerful serve and strategic shot placement. Royer will need to adopt a solid defensive strategy and capitalize on any opportunities to pressure Alcaraz during rallies.
The bookmakers heavily favor Alcaraz, offering odds of 1.02 for a home victory, while Royer’s odds sit at 12.41 for an upset. Analysts predict a straightforward match, with a predicted final score of 2:0 in favor of Alcaraz. While recent trends suggest a strong likelihood of an Alcaraz victory, tennis can be unpredictable, and Royer may yet find a way to challenge the world number one.
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| Alcaraz Garfia 92.4% |
Royer 7.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.02 | 12 | ||
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1.02 | 8.65 | Watch and Bet |
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1.02 | 14 |
Latest Results
| 17.02.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Arthur Rinderknech – 2:0 01.02.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Novak Djokovic – 3:1 29.01.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Alexander Zverev – 3:2 27.01.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Alex De Minaur – 3:0 24.01.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Tommy Paul – 3:0 |
16.02.26 Valentin Royer – Pierre-Hugues Herbert – 2:0 09.02.26 Valentin Royer – Christopher OConnell – 1:2 03.02.26 Valentin Royer – Arthur Fils – 1:2 20.01.26 Valentin Royer – Taylor Harry Fritz – 1:3 11.01.26 Francisco Comesana – Valentin Royer – 2:0 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/16-finals
| 1 | Alcaraz C. (1) | Rinderknech A. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Royer V. | Herbert P. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Fucsovics M. | Habib H. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Mochizuki S. | Khachanov K. (7) | 1 : 2 |
| 5 | Medvedev D. (4) | Shang J. (PR) | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Echargui M. (WC) | Tsitsipas S. | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Humbert U. | Marozsan F. | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | De Jong J. | Rublev A. (5) | 0 : 2 |
| 9 | Lehecka J. (8) | Brooksby J. | 2 : 0 |
| 10 | Bergs Z. | Mpetshi Perricard G. | 2 : 1 |
| 11 | Fils A. | Majchrzak K. | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Carreno-Busta P. (Q) | Halys Q. (LL) | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Mensik J. (6) | Choinski J. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 14 | Zhang Z. (PR) | Carballes Baena R. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 15 | Zayid M. S. (WC) | Popyrin A. | 0 : 2 |
| 16 | Machac T. | Sinner J. (2) | 0 : 2 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Alcaraz C. (1) | Royer V. | |
| 2 | Fucsovics M. | Khachanov K. (7) | |
| 3 | Medvedev D. (4) | Tsitsipas S. | |
| 4 | Marozsan F. | Rublev A. (5) | |
| 5 | Lehecka J. (8) | Bergs Z. | |
| 6 | Fils A. | Halys Q. | |
| 7 | Mensik J. (6) | Zhang Z. | |
| 8 | Popyrin A. | Sinner J. (2) |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
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