Carlos Alcaraz claims second Queen’s Membership title in best preparation for defence of Wimbledon crown | Tennis Information

Carlos Alcaraz edged Jiri Lehecka to win a second Queen’s Membership title, which has proved to be wonderful preparation as he appears to be like to win Wimbledon for the third time.

The world No 2 received in three units, 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 6-2.

Alcaraz got here by way of a highly-competitive first set the place he was capable of break the Czech late on earlier than happening to serve out for the lead.

Lehecka, who beat an ailing Jack Draper within the semi-final, didn’t let his head drop, and went toe-to-toe with the Spaniard in a second set with no break-point possibilities for both participant till the tie-break.

The pair traded mini-breaks till Lehecka broke for a slim lead, levelling the match on his first set-point.

Nonetheless Alcaraz was the primary to interrupt after the primary changeover within the decider, and stored forward earlier than breaking for the title.

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