Under the sweltering London sun, World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz stormed past Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4, booking his spot in the Queen's Club final for the second time. The Spaniard tallied 36 winners and 15 aces in just 90 minutes, extending his career-best win streak to 17 matches.
Next up on Sunday: World No. 30 Jiri Lehecka, who stunned British favorite Jack Draper 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in a nail-biter. The stage is set for a grass-court showdown that promises power, precision and flair.
At 22, Alcaraz is riding high after clinching epic clay-court triumphs in Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Monte Carlo. He first announced himself on grass by lifting the Queen's Club trophy in 2023, then claimed his maiden Wimbledon crown—and successfully defended it last year.
'Getting back to this final feels so special,' Alcaraz said. 'I love seeing the crowd smile. When I'm having fun, I play my best tennis.' A deft drop-shot broke Bautista Agut early, and a whipped forehand sealed the deal in set two. Spanish flags waved as fans celebrated their icon's ruthless finish.
Alcaraz is one win away from matching Feliciano Lopez as a two-time Queen's Club champion. Can he conquer grass again and keep the momentum rolling into Wimbledon? All eyes will be on Sunday's finale.
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Carlos Alcaraz sets up Queen's Club title showdown with Jiri Lehecka
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