Carlos Alcaraz defeated Luca Nardi 6–1, 4–6, 6–3 in the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Doha on hard court. As the heavy favourite at 1.03 odds, Alcaraz delivered the expected result against the substantial underdog Nardi, who carried 20.74 odds. The Spaniard dominated the first set decisively before Nardi mounted resistance in the second, breaking serve to force a decider. Alcaraz reasserted control in the third set to secure passage to the quarter-finals. The victory maintains Alcaraz's strong form at the Doha Masters and keeps him on track in what remains a crucial phase of the season for the top-ranked players.