Carlos Alcaraz He regained his crown as the Queen queen after beating Jiri Leheck in the final HSBC Championships.
The Spanish The top seed replicated his debut triumph on the grassy terrains of the West London 2023. With 7-5 6-7 (5) 6-2 victories.
It was a win of 18. A flat match for Alcaraz – in his fifth consecutive final – after his headings in Rome And in French open.
World number 30 Lehecka broke out hope Jack Draper Saturday will become the first Czech finalist since Ivan Lendl Won the 1990 title. years.
The 23-year-old played its part in a high-quality final with some huge services and a powerful ground floor, forcing the match to the decision-election after victory in a turning connection in the second set.
But Alcaraz, the defense of Wimbledon champions, did not go with one break and slammed 18 Aces on the road to 21. Career titles, proving that there would be a man to beat the SW19 with an elegant victory in two hours and eight minutes.
“It’s really special, this trophy and this tournament. I’m happy to raise this trophy once,” he said.
“Jiri, you had an amazing week and night a night to play against you. A big week, great job and keep it for Wimbledon.
“It was an amazing week. I came without expectation and I just wanted to play good tennis and get used to the grass.”
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Alcaraz got a first look at the break at 2-2, but he barely saw Leheck 138mph as he pulled out.
In the 4-5, the 22-year-old was at the point of inserting, serving in 0-30, but with a quick touch of the accelerator, he fired eight of the following 10 postpoints, and then caught a crucial break.
Alcaraz fell only 10 points on serving before the second set of ties, but suddenly dropped the guard, with a beautiful double mistake and a couple of lechecs taking distance.
Leheck’s level dipped in a third with Alcaraz who broke in to make 3-1. Before the long, blinking forehend, two primary point for the world no.