Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Lehecka to Claim Second Queen's Title in London

31 Jul.,2025

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz secured his second Queen’s Club title with a 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 win over Czech rising star Jiri Lehecka. The Spaniard now heads into Wimbledon on an 18-match winning streak and with five titles already in 2025.

 

Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Lehecka to Claim Second Queen's Title in London

World number two Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jiri Lehecka in a thrilling final to win his second title at the Queen’s Club Championships on Sunday. The Spaniard triumphed 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to secure the 21st title of his career and his fifth trophy of the 2025 season.

Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Lehecka to Claim Second Queen's Title in London

Lehecka, who had defeated British number one Jack Draper in the semi-finals, entered the match in fine form and proved to be a tough opponent. While Alcaraz claimed the first set with superior shotmaking, Lehecka fought back in the second, showing resilience in a tense tie-break. He responded to a sensational lob by Alcaraz with an ace to force a deciding set.

Despite the momentum shift, Alcaraz raised his level in the third, breaking early and dominating with his aggressive baseline play. The final set showcased why Alcaraz is widely regarded as one of the best players on the ATP Tour today.

Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Lehecka to Claim Second Queen's Title in London

The win extends Alcaraz’s unbeaten run to 18 matches and marks a successful transition from clay to grass. Just weeks after lifting the French Open trophy, he now looks in prime form heading into Wimbledon, where he will be chasing a third consecutive title at SW19.

“I’m happy to lift this trophy once again,” said Alcaraz after the match. “It has been an incredible week. I came without expectations and just wanted to play good tennis and get used to the grass. It’s really special playing here every year, and I can’t wait to come back.”

Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Lehecka to Claim Second Queen's Title in London

With Wimbledon set to begin on June 30, Alcaraz will be among the top favorites. He looks nearly unstoppable on grass as he continues his impressive 2025 campaign.