Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
LONDON, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Czech hopeful Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to claim the title at the Queen's Club Championships on Sunday.
Alcaraz, who also won the grass-court ATP 500 event in 2023, admitted he didn't expect to lift the trophy this time, having only practiced on grass for two days after taking time off following his successful French Open title defense earlier this month.
The 22-year-old Spaniard was tested by Lehecka, dropping the second set, but gained the upper hand during key moments in the decider.
"I came here with no expectations at all. I just came here with a goal to play two, three matches, try to feel great on grass and give myself the feedback of what I have to improve, what I have to better," said the five-time Grand Slam winner, who will soon begin his Wimbledon title defense.
"I just got used to the grass really quick, and I'm really proud about it," added the world No. 2.
Lehecka, ranked No. 30, stunned fifth-seeded Australian Alex de Minaur in the opening round and eliminated home favorite Jack Draper in the semifinals.
"I'm super happy I had the chance today to fight for a title," the 23-year-old said during the on-court interview. "I gave everything I had today but unfortunately it wasn't enough but it's always great to be back in Queen's." ■
Carlos Alcaraz (back) greets Jiri Lehecka after the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz reacts during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Fans cheer for Carlos Alcaraz during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Winner Carlos Alcaraz and runner-up Jiri Lehecka pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Jiri Lehecka returns a shot during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Jiri Lehecka returns a shot during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz serves during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz reacts during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Jiri Lehecka returns a shot during the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Queen's Club Championships in London, Britain, on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
