The top-seeded Spaniard extended his winning streak to 18 matches, securing his fifth consecutive final appearance and his 21st career title. The Queen’s Club triumph follows his impressive recent victories at the Italian Open in Rome and his maiden French Open title at Roland-Garros, underscoring his versatility across surfaces — and positioning him as the clear man to beat on the grass this summer.
In what proved to be a high-quality showdown, 23-year-old Lehecka pushed Alcaraz hard, especially in the second set, which he clinched in a tense tiebreaker. The Czech, who defeated Britain’s Jack Draper in the semifinal to become the first Czech finalist at Queen’s since Ivan Lendl in 1990, displayed fierce serving and fearless baseline play, keeping the defending champion on his toes throughout the match.
Yet Alcaraz, 22, ultimately proved too composed and consistent. He didn’t face a single break point and fired 18 aces, showing off the aggressive, confident game that has made him such a formidable force on any surface. His ability to quickly adapt from clay to grass — after only two days of practice and a short holiday in Ibiza — made the victory all the more impressive.
“It’s really complicated, the switch from clay to grass in just a few days,” Alcaraz admitted after lifting the trophy. “I came here with no expectations at all — just a goal to play two or three matches, get used to the surface, and see what I need to improve.”
Instead, he found his rhythm fast. “What I’m most proud of this week is the way I’ve been improving every day,” he added. “From the first match until today, I feel like a different player on grass. I just got used to it really quick.”
Now, with the Queen’s title under his belt and his confidence peaking, Alcaraz will turn his attention to Wimbledon, which begins June 30. As the defending champion and a growing presence on the tennis world stage, the young Spaniard enters the tournament not just with momentum — but as the player everyone else will be trying to stop.