There is no one stopping Alcaraz
Carlos resists in a three-set battle against Jiri Lehecka to become the new champion of ATP Queen's 2025.
A tough match that Carlos Alcaraz had to pull through in ATP Queen's 2025 against a strong opponent Jiri Lehecka to capture the London tournament. With a score of 7-5, 6-7(5), and 6-2 in 2 hours and 10 minutes of play, the world number two once again shows his great form on the circuit.
With strong wind on the court, both the Czech and the Spaniard, Andy Murray, held their serves, despite Carlos' offensive attempts from the return. Resisting fiercely with his service, Lehecka unleashed his forehand multiple times from the baseline, but it was Alcaraz, without being broken, who seemed to be in control, using his topspin as a weapon to earn points.
The quick points, mostly of 2 or 3 shots, changed when the score reached 5-5, a result reminiscent of one of their recent training sessions in London less than a week ago. At that crucial moment, the world number two managed to break, stepping up his game to find winners and take the lead. With confidence in his racket and a serious demeanor, the player from Murcia earned a hard-fought first set.
Lehecka Goes for It and Succeeds
Maintaining his reputation as a strong server, Carlos only dropped four points on his serve, achieving high percentages on both first and second serves. Despite his impressive serving, Lehecka did not give ground at any moment.
Similar to the first set, the second set was characterized by intense equality, perhaps even more so than the first hour of play. This parity led Jiri and Carlos into a tiebreak, showcasing precise shots from both ends of the court. Lehecka raised his level and intensity to stay alive, benefiting from a double fault by the Spaniard, pushing the match into a third set.
Alcaraz's Final Blow
Displaying more determination and effectiveness in his returns, the Spaniard secured a crucial break. Mastering the sliced backhand and pumping his fist on several occasions, the world number two made his intentions clear. It was from his returns that Carlos sealed the deal, once again claiming the Queen's tournament.
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