Queen’s champion Alcaraz in the groove ahead of Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz warned his Wimbledon rivals that he “feels great” on grass after the world No 2 defied his own expectations by winning the Queen’s Club title for a second time. Alcaraz battled to a bruising 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 victory over Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Wimbledon warm-up […]

Carlos Alcaraz warned his Wimbledon rivals that he “feels great” on grass after the world No 2 defied his own expectations by winning the Queen’s Club title for a second time.

Alcaraz battled to a bruising 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 victory over Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Wimbledon warm-up event on Sunday.

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The 22-year-old has extended his career-best winning streak to 18 matches, putting him in the perfect position to defend his Wimbledon title.

Alcaraz has won the French Open, the Rome Masters and Queen’s during his blistering run.