Carlos Alcaraz wins Queens earlier than Wimbledon defence, Bublik stuns Medvedev in Halle

Carlos Alcaraz clinched the boys’s singles crown at Queen’s Membership on Sunday, June 22, laying down a marker forward of his Wimbledon title defence. The reigning French Open champion overcame Czech star Jiri Lehecka in a hard-fought three-set battle, successful 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 on the iconic Andy Murray Enviornment.
The win marked Alcaraz’s fourth profession title on grass, drawing him degree with Rafael Nadal, who concluded his illustrious profession with the identical tally on the floor. At simply 22, Alcaraz continues to construct on a glittering resume and now heads into Wimbledon, which begins on 30 June, brimming with confidence after back-to-back titles on clay and grass.
This was Alcaraz’s second Queen’s Membership title, having first triumphed on the ATP 500 occasion in 2023—simply weeks earlier than claiming his maiden Wimbledon crown.
Prime seed Alcaraz, ranked World No. 2, needed to dig deep in opposition to Lehecka. After clinching the primary set, the Spaniard was pushed to a decider when his Czech opponent raised his degree within the second-set tie-break. However Alcaraz discovered one other gear within the closing set, racing to a 4-1 lead and finally closing out the match to safe his fifth title of the season.
Talking after the victory, Alcaraz admitted he arrived in London with modest expectations.
“I got here with out expectations in any respect—simply to play good tennis and put together for the grass. I’ve to thank my staff for the entire week. I’m fortunate to have my household and numerous mates right here who made me really feel actually comfy on and off the courtroom. With out them, it wouldn’t be potential. Thanks to everybody who supported me—it’s at all times particular taking part in in entrance of you. I can’t wait to return again subsequent 12 months.”
BUBLIK WINS HALLE OPEN
Alcaraz will enter Wimbledon because the second seed, behind World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, whom he beat within the French Open closing earlier this month. Sinner, in the meantime, exited early on the Halle Open, falling within the Spherical of 16 to Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, who went on to carry the trophy.
Bublik, ranked World No. 45, defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(4) within the closing, incomes his first-ever win over the Russian after six consecutive defeats. The Kazakh’s power-packed efficiency all through the week makes him a reputation to observe at Wimbledon.
Medvedev, gracious in defeat, supplied reward with a contact of humour:
“Initially, Sasha—massive congrats to you and your staff. I hope you are in Carlos’ draw at Wimbledon… Please, Carlos or Jannik’s draw!”
With momentum firmly on his facet, Alcaraz will look to finish a hat-trick at Wimbledon. Sinner will look to recuperate from that epic five-setter within the French Open closing.