Carlos Alcaraz might’ve started his grass season with beach vibes and downtime in Ibiza, but he’s made it crystal clear—he’s all business now.
On a scorching afternoon at Queen’s Club in west London, the young Spaniard battled past Jiri Lehecka in a thrilling three-set final, winning 7-5, 6-7, 6-2.
And just like that, he’s defending his Queen’s Club title and looking every bit like Wimbledon’s man to beat.
Eyeing a Slice of History at Wimbledon
Alcaraz isn’t just collecting trophies—he’s chasing history.
If he goes on to lift the Wimbledon title again next month, it’ll mark his third straight win at the All England Club.
That’s something only Roger Federer has done in the modern era, with his iconic five-title streak from 2003 to 2007.
Of course, Novak Djokovic might have a bone to pick with that narrative—he’s won multiple Wimbledons himself, excluding the Covid-cancelled 2020 edition.
And world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, fresh off a French Open final run, isn’t going away quietly either.
The Key to Success Was… a Vacation?
Surprisingly, Alcaraz credits his form not to intense training—but to switching off entirely.
“I’m a player who needs days off,” he admitted. “I went to Ibiza with friends and family, just to turn off my mind. I wasn’t thinking about tennis at all.
That helped me come back with more hunger, more energy.”
After a tough early exit in Miami, many fans were puzzled to see him holidaying in Cancun instead of grinding it out on the practice courts.
But for Alcaraz, those breaks reignited his love for the game.
“I just got the joy back,” he said. “Sometimes, stepping away is the best way to move forward.”
A Champion for All Surfaces
Though raised on the red clay courts of Spain, Alcaraz is proving to be a master of all terrains.
With this win at Queen’s—his second in a row—he’s now won 29 of 32 matches on grass, a stunning 91% win rate.
Statistically, it even tops grass greats like Federer and Rod Laver.
He’s on an 18-match winning streak, racking up five titles in 2025 and 21 overall, four of which have come on grass. The scary part? He’s only 22.
What the Numbers Say Ahead of Wimbledon
With momentum on his side, bookmakers have Alcaraz listed at 7/4 to win Wimbledon, ahead of Sinner, who he beat in that marathon Roland Garros final.
Djokovic remains a threat, of course, and even Britain’s own Jack Draper—ranked No. 4 in the world—will be eager to make a mark.
Still, all eyes will be on the draw. No one wants to be in Alcaraz’s quarter when the action begins at SW19.
Lehecka Fights Hard but Comes Up Short
Jiri Lehecka, who’d taken down British No. 1 Jack Draper the day before, gave Alcaraz plenty to think about—especially in the first two sets.
After dropping the opener late, Lehecka bounced back in style to take the second set tiebreak.
At one point, the Czech delivered a majestic lob that had the Queen’s crowd, including footballer Peter Crouch, on their feet.
But in the third, Alcaraz simply found another gear.
“It’s tough for me to find the words,” Lehecka said after the match.
“But I gave everything I had. It just wasn’t enough today.”
The Final Push and the ‘Vamos’ Factor
As the third set got underway, Alcaraz cranked up the intensity.
In just 28 minutes, he bulldozed through Lehecka with a string of confident winners and signature fist pumps.
With every shout of “Vamos!”, he reminded the crowd—and his rivals—why he’s the new king of grass.