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Alcaraz Wins First Set vs Rublev in Doha

Carlos Alcaraz won the first set 7-6 against Andrey Rublev in the ATP 500 Doha semi-final.

The Spanish player is aiming for his second final of the year after defeating Djokovic in Australia. Alcaraz, who previously beat Khachanov in the quarterfinals, leads the head-to-head 4-1 against Rublev, having won their last three hard-court meetings.