Carlos Alcaraz won his 12th consecutive match on Saturday to win the Qatar Open title for the first time in his career.
After completing the ‘Career Grand Slam’ in Australia, Alcaraz cemented his status as the world’s best player in Qatar.
The Spaniard, who comfortably defeated Arthur Fils 6-1, 6-2 in the final, now leads Jannik Sinner by 3,150 ranking points.
Do you believe Carlos Alcaraz is already the greatest tennis player of all time?
Sinner, the world number two, was defeated in the Qatar Open quarter-finals by Jakub Mensik.
Both Alcaraz and Sinner are reported to have received a hefty fee for making an appearance at the Doha event.
Sam Querrey, the former world number nine, believes the totals should be weighted more heavily in Alcaraz’s favour.
Sam Querrey says Carlos Alcaraz should receive greater appearance fees than Jannik Sinner
Last week, Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Alcaraz and Sinner are each earning $1.2 million for playing at the Qatar Open.
On the Nothing Major Show, Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock, and John Isner weighed in on whether Alcaraz should be receiving more money than Jannik Sinner for his appearances at events.
Johnson started the discussion, saying: “We all guessed their appearance fees. He [Alcaraz] and Sinner got the same. It was like $1.2 million. I mean, that’s reported.
Querrey then chimed in: “Who’s reporting this?”
Johnson replied: “I don’t know [La Gazetta dello Sport] but they are getting the same.”
Querrey, a former Wimbledon semi-finalist, then added: “They are getting the same. Carlos should be getting a little more.
“Probably,” Johnson added.
John Isner, a former Miami Masters champion, then referenced Alcaraz and Sinner’s exhibition match in January, where they were reportedly paid $2.3 million each to participate in the event.
What would have happened if Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played at the same time as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal?
“They got the same in South Korea right?” Isner said. “I mean that makes sense, it’s an exhibition. I get what you’re saying Sam.”
Jack Sock, the 2017 Paris Masters champion, then added: “He [Alcaraz] definitely puts on more of a show, sells more tickets.”
Querrey concluded the discussion by saying: “Yeah, I give Carlos $1.4 million and Jannik $1 million or something.”
As per the ATP Tour, Carlos Alcaraz is set to earn $529,945 in prize money following his triumph in Doha.
This means Alcaraz has earned over $1.7 million at the event [including his reported appearance fee].
2026 Qatar Open prize money [ATP Tour]
| Rounds | Points | Prize Money |
| Winner | 500 | $529,945 |
| Finalist | 330 | $285,095 |
| Semi-finalist | 200 | $151,935 |
| Quarter-finalist | 100 | $77,625 |
| Round of 16 | 50 | $41,435 |
| Round of 32 | 0 | $22,095 |
Alcaraz’s unbelievable hard-court record
With victory over Fils on Saturday, Alcaraz secured his 30th consecutive match win on outdoor hardcourts.
The streak first began in August last year, when he beat Damir Dzumhur in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
Alcaraz, who won Cincinnati, has gone on to secure hard-court title triumphs at the US Open, Japan Open, Australian Open and Qatar Open.
Alcaraz will have the opportunity to extend his streak in North America when he competes at the Indian Wells Masters in California.
Alcaraz reached the semi-finals of last year’s event before losing to eventual champion Jack Draper.
