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Top Seed Alcaraz Shocked by Lehecka at Qatar Open

2/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a stunning upset at the Qatar Open, top seed Carlos Alcaraz fell to Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals, with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Despite leading in the final set, Alcaraz couldn't hold on as Lehecka surged to victory, winning the last four games. Lehecka now prepares to face Jack Draper in the semifinals, alongside Daniil Medvedev, who also advanced.

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Historical Context

Carlos Alcaraz's upset at the 2025 Qatar Open echoes past tennis surprises. In 2001, unseeded Goran Ivanisevic shocked the world by winning Wimbledon. Both moments remind us that in tennis, any player can rise to the occasion, turning the tide against top-ranked opponents.

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In a stunning upset at the Qatar Open, top seed Carlos Alcaraz fell to Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals, with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Despite leading in the final set, Alcaraz couldn't hold on as Lehecka surged to victory, winning the last four games. Lehecka now prepares to face Jack Draper in the semifinals, alongside Daniil Medvedev, who also advanced.

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