DOHA, — The top-seeded British duo of Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool delivered a composed and clinical performance on Wednesday to book their place in the doubles semifinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026 in Doha.
Competing on the outdoor hardcourts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Cash and Glasspool secured a straight-sets victory over India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s Andre Goransson, winning 6–4, 6–4 in the quarterfinal round.
Playing on Grandstand 2, the world No. 1 seeds showcased their trademark efficiency on serve and sharp net play to edge the unseeded Indo-Swedish pairing. In both sets, a single break of serve proved decisive, with the British pair maintaining control in key moments to prevent any momentum shift.
Cash and Glasspool entered the Doha tournament as the top seeds and firm favorites, and their quarterfinal performance reinforced their status as title contenders. Calm under pressure and tactically disciplined, they consistently neutralized Bhambri and Goransson’s attempts to extend rallies and force errors.
The 6–4, 6–4 result marks another confident step forward for the British tandem as they continue their pursuit of the Doha crown on the outdoor hardcourts of Qatar.
With the semifinals looming, the top seeds appear firmly on track, combining experience and cohesion at a crucial stage of the tournament.
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