Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.

On Thursday, World No. 3 Alcaraz took on No. 25 Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals. Lehecka overpowered Alcaraz throughout the two-hour, nine-minute match, taking the win in three sets: 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock Qatar Open exit after losing to Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals. The Czech player secured the biggest win of his career, shaking up the tournament with another major upset following Djokovic's early elimination.

In the quarterfinals at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday, Carlos Alcaraz (ranked No. 3) meets Jiri Lehecka (No. 25).In his most recent match on Wednesday, Alcaraz defeated Luca Nardi in three

Carlos Alcaraz is looking for a maiden Doha title and must beat Jiri Lehecka to book a spot in the semi-finals of the ATP Qatar Open 2025.

The 21-year-old Spaniard let his guard down in the second set, when his Italian opponent fought back from trailing 1-4 to force a decider.

DOHA - Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Qatar Open in the quarter-finals on Feb 20 after losing to Jiri Lehecka - the Spaniard heading for the exit along with second seed Alex de Minaur.