Tomas Berdych defeated Marco Cecchinato 7-6 6-3 in the Doha semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Tomas Berdych came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Tomas Berdych extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Berdych T. took it in straight sets.
Berdych T. and Cecchinato M. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Berdych T. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Cecchinato M. 2–3 (40%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).