Andrey Rublev Wins Second Qatar Open Title with Victory Over Jack Draper
Rublev defeated Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 in Doha to claim his 17th ATP title and first since May 2024.
- Andrey Rublev secured his second Qatar Open title, having previously won the tournament in 2020, marking his first title win since the Madrid Open in May 2024.
- The Russian, seeded fifth, overcame Britain's Jack Draper in a three-set final, breaking Draper twice in the deciding set to dominate 6-1.
- Rublev credited his mental resilience, noting his ability to manage frustration and maintain intensity during a physically demanding week of three-set matches.
- Jack Draper, who was seeking his third ATP title, will rise to a career-high ranking of No. 12 following his strong performance in Doha.
- Both players battled through challenging semifinal matches, with Rublev defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime and Draper overcoming Jiri Lehecka to reach the final.