The Russian extends her winning streak to eight matches, taking down yet another top seed in Doha. Can she complete her dream run?
Ekaterina Alexandrova is on fire at the WTA 1000 Qatar Open, pulling off another stunning comeback to defeat No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 and reach her first-ever Doha semifinal.
After battling past Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic three-setter, Alexandrova proved her resilience once again, turning the match around against one of the tour’s most consistent players.
A Comeback for the Ages
Pegula took control early, breaking in the fifth game and closing out the first set 6-4 with her trademark consistency.
But Alexandrova refused to back down.
🔥 Second Set Surge: The World No. 26 flipped the script, breaking Pegula twice and racing through the set 6-1.
🔥 Final Set Dominance: After saving an early break point, Alexandrova won six straight games, crushing Pegula with aggressive shot-making and deep hitting.
Her back-to-back breaks in the third and fifth games sealed the deal, as she cruised to victory in just over 90 minutes.
Taking Down the Tour’s Best
This victory marks Alexandrova’s second straight win over a top-10 player in Doha, following her shocking upset of top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the previous round.
With a WTA 500 title in Linz already under her belt this season, she’s riding an eight-match winning streak and looks stronger than ever.
Alexandrova’s Honest Take on Her Doha Run
When asked whether she expected to be in the semifinals, Alexandrova’s reaction was priceless:
“Probably not. When I saw the draw I thought… (shrugs shoulders).”
Yet, here she is, thriving against the world’s best and proving she belongs among the elite.
Who’s Next?
Alexandrova now awaits the winner of Marta Kostyuk vs. Amanda Anisimova for a place in the final.
With momentum on her side, can she continue her fairytale run and claim her biggest career title?
The Doha semifinals are set to be electric—and Alexandrova is the player to watch.
