Andrey Rublev defeated Richard Gasquet 6–3, 6–4 in the round of 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Doha on hard court. As the clear pre-match favourite with odds of 1.11, Rublev delivered a straightforward performance to advance, with Gasquet unable to mount a serious challenge despite entering as a substantial underdog at 8.54. The Russian's dominance across both sets reflected the disparity in form between the two players at this stage of the tournament. Rublev's progression underscores his status as a leading contender in Doha.