Monday, 26 June 2023

Alcaraz wins Queen’s Club title

Final day at Queen’s Club London.

2023 cinch Championships, an ATP 500 tournament, on Grass, London, United Kingdom, 19-25 June 2023.

2022 champion (not defending):
Matteo Berrettini (2) who defeated Filip Krajinovic (1) 7-5 6-4

Final :

Carlos Alcaraz (1) (Spain) v Alex de Minaur (7) (Australia)

Alcaraz won the only previous match between the players - three set semi final in Barcelona earlier this year.

Alcaraz saved the first break point of the match in game eight of the opening set.
He saved a second break point and eventually held for 4-4.

de Minaur was broken next game and Alcaraz had the chance to serve for the set.
He took the chance, and led by a set 6-4.

Alcaraz broke the de Minaur serve in game five of set two for a 3-2 lead.

No more break chances and the top seed served at 5-4 for the match.
From 0-30, Alcaraz won four straight points to take the set and match 6-4 6-4.

It was career title number eleven for Alcaraz, five this year, and he regains the number one ranking.

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