Carlos Alcaraz Survives Epic Battle to Reach Queen’s Club Quarterfinals

Jakarta – Carlos Alcaraz showcased resilience and championship spirit on Thursday as he outlasted fellow Spaniard, Jaume Munar in a three-set thriller at the Queen’s Club Championships, winning 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5 after a grueling three hours and 23 minutes of play.

The world No. 2 and tournament top seed was tested to the limit, saving two match points in the second-set tiebreak before clawing back from 2-4 down in the final set. With this victory, Alcaraz notched his 15th straight match win—the longest winning streak of his career.

“It was a very tough match. Jaume is a great fighter, and he showed just how hard he is to beat,” said Alcaraz, reflecting on the battle.

“I’m proud of how I handled the pressure, especially with it being just my second match on grass this year.”

Munar, ranked No. 59 in the world, came into the match with limited experience on grass, yet delivered an inspired performance. He broke Alcaraz’s rhythm in the second set and surged with four consecutive games to take a 4-2 lead in the decider. But as daylight faded, Alcaraz regrouped with the same determination that carried him to a five-set win over Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros final just two weeks ago.

“I struggled mentally and physically. I honestly still don’t know how I pulled through, but I’m happy to give myself another chance in the quarter-finals,” Alcaraz added.

The 21-year-old improved his grass-court record to 22-1 since the start of 2023—a run that includes his first Queen’s Club title last year and back-to-back Wimbledon crowns. He now advances to his ninth ATP quarter-final of 2025, where he will face Arthur Rinderknech, who upset Reilly Opelka in straight sets.

Alcaraz, who has already lifted Masters 1000 titles in Rome and Paris this year, continues to build momentum ahead of Wimbledon, proving once again why he remains one of the sport’s most dangerous players—on any surface.