Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the second round of the ATP Doha tournament with a straightforward 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Moez Echargui on February 17, 2026. The Greek star dominated on serve, winning 82% of first-serve points and converting two break points while never facing a break point himself.
The match unfolded with predictable efficiency once Tsitsipas secured the crucial breaks in each set. Despite Echargui serving at a higher first-serve percentage (70% to 61%), the Tunisian struggled badly on second serve, winning just 42% of those points compared to Tsitsipas’s 67%. That vulnerability proved decisive, as Tsitsipas capitalized on his two break opportunities to claim both sets by identical margins.
Tsitsipas’s clean performance—five aces without a single double fault—contrasted with Echargui’s slightly error-prone display (22 unforced errors to 19). The Greek finished with 65 total points won to Echargui’s 51, reflecting a controlled performance that never truly threatened to slip away.
Key Takeaways
- Tsitsipas was clinical on serve, winning 82% of first-serve points and never facing a break point throughout the entire match.
- Echargui’s second serve proved his undoing, winning just 42% of those points compared to Tsitsipas’s 67%—a 25-percentage-point gap that decided both sets.
- The Greek converted 2 of his 7 break point opportunities, just enough to secure a break in each set and control proceedings.
- Despite serving at a higher percentage, Echargui couldn’t match Tsitsipas’s efficiency, finishing with 22 unforced errors to the Greek’s 19 and managing only 16 winners to Tsitsipas’s 20.
Player Analysis
Stefanos Tsitsipas
The Greek delivered exactly the kind of measured, professional performance expected of a top player in a first-round encounter. His serve was the foundation: 82% of first-serve points won is elite territory, and the absence of double faults underscored his composure. More impressive still was his 67% success rate on second serve, which neutralized any pressure Echargui might have applied. With 20 winners against 19 unforced errors, Tsitsipas struck a near-perfect balance between aggression and control, never gifting his opponent unnecessary opportunities.
Moez Echargui
The Tunisian showed flashes of competitiveness—his 70% first-serve percentage was actually superior to Tsitsipas’s—but couldn’t sustain pressure when it mattered. His second serve became a liability, winning fewer than half of those points and handing Tsitsipas the tactical upper hand. Echargui’s 22 unforced errors, three more than his opponent’s, reflected a tendency to overreach under duress. He never earned a single break point, a telling indicator that Tsitsipas rarely allowed him into service games. Still, pushing a player of Tsitsipas’s caliber to multiple deuces (evidenced by the 2/7 break point conversion) shows Echargui wasn’t overmatched—just outclassed.
Match Statistics
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | Stat | Moez Echargui |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aces | 4 |
| 0 | Double Faults | 1 |
| 61% | 1st Serve % | 70% |
| 82% | 1st Serve Points Won | 71% |
| 67% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 42% |
| 2/7 | Break Points Won | 0/0 |
| 20 | Winners | 16 |
| 19 | Unforced Errors | 22 |
| 65 | Total Points Won | 51 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Moez Echargui at ATP Doha 2026?
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Moez Echargui 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the ATP Doha tournament on February 17, 2026.
How many break points did Tsitsipas convert against Echargui?
Tsitsipas converted 2 of 7 break point opportunities, while Echargui never earned a break point in the match.
What was Tsitsipas’s first serve winning percentage against Echargui?
Tsitsipas won 82% of his first-serve points, significantly higher than Echargui’s 71%, and also dominated on second serve with a 67% winning rate.
Who won the ATP Doha 2026 first round match between Tsitsipas and Echargui?
Stefanos Tsitsipas won in straight sets, advancing to the second round of the tournament.
What’s Next
Tsitsipas advances to the second round of the ATP Doha tournament, where he will look to build on this solid opening performance. The Greek will face the winner of the match between his next scheduled opponent as the tournament progresses deeper into the week.
