Carlos Alcaraz battled past a spirited challenge from Jiri Lehecka to win his second straight Queen’s title on Sunday.
The world number two secured a hard-fought 7-5, 6-7(5-7), 6-2 victory to lift his 21st career trophy after an intense and entertaining final.
The Spaniard started the match brightly, taking control of the first set with sharp shot-making and powerful serves. However, Lehecka, who had previously stunned Alcaraz in Qatar this season, refused to back down.
The Czech star dug deep in the second set and forced a tie-breaker after producing brave tennis under pressure. Even after being outclassed by a breathtaking lob from Alcaraz during the breaker, Lehecka responded with an ace to claim the set and level the match.
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Alcaraz turns on the style in decisive set
Despite the setback, Alcaraz showed why he is one of the most formidable players in the world today. The French Open champion quickly found his rhythm in the deciding set, breaking Lehecka early and racing to a commanding lead. From that moment, he never looked back, sealing the win with dominance and confidence.
This triumph not only marks Alcaraz’s fifth title in 2025 but also stretches his incredible unbeaten run to 18 matches. The 21-year-old’s ability to switch gears when needed proved crucial once again, as he finished the contest in convincing fashion to delight the London crowd.
Following his victory, Alcaraz admitted that he arrived at the tournament without high expectations but grew stronger with each match. He praised the Queen’s Club atmosphere and promised to return next year.
As Wimbledon approaches, Alcaraz now looks fully prepared on grass. The Spaniard heads to SW19 aiming for a third consecutive triumph. Lehecka, despite defeat, earned respect for pushing Alcaraz to his limits in a thrilling encounter.
Tags: Carlos Alcaraz, Jiri Lehecka, Queen’s Club, Wimbledon, SW19.
