Rublev credited his mental approach after beating Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open for the second time.

Both players are seeking their first ATP title of the year; for Rublev, a 17th career win and for Draper his third.

Can Draper cap his under-the-radar run with a third career title, or will a resurgent Rublev power through?

The No. 5 seed squeaked past Felix Auger-Aliassime, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5).

As the Czech snapped Alcaraz's winning streak, the victory felt more like a showcase for how well Lehecka can play, rather than an example of Alcaraz’s failings.

The 21-year-old Spaniard let his guard down in the second set, when his Italian opponent fought back from trailing 1-4 to force a decider.

Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Jack Draper also advanced Wednesday.

The 24-time major winner reached the Australian Open semifinals but retired against Alexander Zverev because of a hamstring injury.

The 28-year-old Italian gradually took control the rallies, and took the racquet out of the living legend’s hand.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion told the ATP Tour’s in-house media channel Tuesday that Murray has agreed to stay on as coach.

Alcaraz won his sixth straight match. Also on Monday, seventh-seeded Grigor Dimitrov lost 6-4, 6-4 to Jiri Lehecka.