Tennis
EnglishKim Clijsters cheers on Alcaraz's umpire showdown in Qatar
In a wild twist at the 2026 Qatar Open, Kim Clijsters jumped to Carlos Alcaraz's defense after he had a fiery moment with the chair umpire over a time violation. Despite the drama, Alcaraz rallied to win the title and Clijsters cheered his boldness in challenging the strict ATP rules. With 12 wins this year, Alcaraz is charging ahead to conquer Indian Wells next!
few hours ago | Sumeet Kavthale
Quick rundown
1.Carlos Alcaraz had a fiery showdown with the chair umpire over a time violation.
2.Kim Clijsters supports Alcaraz's frustration with ATP's strict rules.
3.Alcaraz bounced back to win the Qatar Open after a rocky start.
4.Clijsters compared Alcaraz's incident to Djokovic's time violation at the Australian Open.
5.Alcaraz is on a winning spree, but believes there's always room for improvement.
