Alcaraz to the Queen’s final: Defeats Bautista Agut and will face Lehecka

Alcaraz vs. Lehecka: Final at Queen’s Club

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Queen’s Club final after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut. The Spanish tennis player demonstrated his prowess on the court, securing his place in the final against Jiri Lehecka. Alcaraz, who remains on a winning streak, achieved his seventeenth consecutive victory and the 250th of his career, after a match with Bautista Agut that ended with a score of 6-4 and 6-4. The British fans were hoping for a match between Alcaraz and Jack Draper, but Lehecka thwarted that possibility with an outstanding performance, defeating Draper with scores of 6-4, 4-6, and 7-5. Lehecka, 23, became the first Czech tennis player to reach a high-level final on grass court in the last 15 years.

It means a lot. You don’t come across a player like Jack every day, he’s an incredible competitor.

Jiri Lehecka

Alcaraz, champion at Queen’s in 2023, had a demanding match against Jaume Munar during the week, but felt more comfortable against Bautista Agut. Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam title this month at the French Open, expressed his satisfaction.

I feel like I’m playing great tennis and I feel more comfortable. I love stepping on the court and playing with a smile on my face. That’s why I’m having good results.

Carlos Alcaraz

Lehecka, world number 30, silenced the crowd by defeating Draper, whose reaching the semifinals will position him as the fourth seed at Wimbledon, which begins on June 30. Draper, seeking to follow in Andy Murray’s footsteps, lost his first service game, while Lehecka maintained a solid game and took the first set. Draper managed to break Lehecka’s serve in the tenth game of the second set, leveling the score. Both players maintained a solid serve in the decisive set. Lehecka managed to break Draper’s serve at 5-5 with two impressive shots and secured his victory. Draper, who is recovering from tonsillitis, plans to take a few days off.

I am proud of how I did things, considering, but it’s difficult. My main goal is to go to Wimbledon as prepared and fresh as possible.

Jack Draper