Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka live: Tennis score and result from Queen’s final
Follow the reaction as Alcaraz beats Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 on Andy Murray Arena
Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Czech big-hitter Jiri Lehecka in the men’s final at Queen’s Club.
Alcaraz survived a scare against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in the second round and improved his grass game since then, defeating Arthur Rinderknech and Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarter-finals and semis. The defending Wimbledon champion has found his rhythm and a second Queen’s crown today, following his triumph over Alex de Minaur in the final two years ago, is perfect preparation for SW19.
Alcaraz endured a stern test from Lehecka, the 23-year-old who came through a fierce battle with Jack Draper to reach his first ATP 500 final. The world No 30 used his powerful serve – a perfect weapon for grass – to clinch the second set, but it wasn’t enough, eventually going down 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2.
Follow all the reaction from the Queen’s final between Alcaraz and Lehecka below.
Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's 2025
Djokovic? Sinner? They are going to need something special in a couple of weeks’ time to stop Alcaraz from winning a third Wimbledon title in a row.
Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's 2025
That was supreme from Alcaraz, serving with incredible speed and accuracy, firing 18 aces in all. He won 87 per cent of points on his first serve, and 72 per cent on his second – Lehecka never laid a glove.
It should be said that Lehecka served very well too, but Alcaraz’s ability to reach the furthest ball and somehow get it back in play eventually got under the Czech’s skin, drawing enough mistakes to make the difference in the match.
Alcaraz claims Queen's Club title
Alcaraz collects a cheque for £400,000 at winning the tournament, to add to the £40m prize money in his career so far.
Carlos Alcaraz speaks!
After lifting the enormous trophy for the second time in his career, Alcaraz says: “It’s really special, this trophy, this tournament for me. I’m happy to lift this trophy once again. Jiri, incredible week, your level is so high, it’s a nightmare playing against you. Great week, great job this week. Keep it up for Wimbledon.”
Jiri Lehecka speaks!
“Tough for me to find some words now. I’m super happy I had the chance to fight for a title. I gave everything I had. Congratulations to Carlos and his team.”
Game, set, match! Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 Jiri Lehecka
Carlos Alcaraz wins at Queen’s again!
At 15-30, he kills off the rally with a pinpoint forehand winner to set up two match points, and he only needs one as Lehecka dumps a backhand into the net.
Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 6-7(5), 5-2 Jiri Lehecka*
That is about as ruthless a hold as it gets by Alcaraz, with an ace, a couple of unreturnable serves and a textbook serve-and-volley winner.
Lehecka is serving to stay in the match.
*Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 6-7(5), 4-2 Jiri Lehecka
Lehecka holds – now can he put any pressure at all on the Alcaraz serve as the finish line nears?
Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 6-7(5), 4-1 Jiri Lehecka*
Alcaraz quickly backs up the break with a hold, and he’s closing in on the trophy.
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