Alcaraz Survives Grueling Queen’s Club Clash, Extends Win Streak
In a stunning display of resilience, Carlos Alcaraz edged past Jaume Munar at the Queen’s Club, extending his winning streak to a career-best 15 matches. The Spaniard fought back from the brink, showcasing his mental fortitude and grass-court prowess to thrill fans.
Alcaraz’s Remarkable Comeback
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz persevered through a challenging match against Jaume Munar at the HSBC Championships, ultimately securing his 15th consecutive victory. Despite losing two match points in a tie-break, the Spaniard rallied from a 2-4 deficit in the deciding set, winning 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5. The match lasted three hours and 23 minutes.
“What an effort!” 😱@carlosalcaraz moves to a career-best 15th victory in a row after 3hrs 23mins on court@QueensTennis | #HSBCChampionships pic.twitter.com/PftULVXxYS
— ATP Tour (@atptour) June 19, 2025
“It was a really tough battle that we had today. Jaume is a great competitor, I think he showed how difficult it is to beat him,”
—Carlos Alcaraz
The average match time on the ATP tour has increased by nearly 10% over the past decade, reflecting the growing physicality and competitive intensity of the sport (ATP Tour Stats).
Munar’s Strong Showing
Munar, currently ranked No. 59 in the PIF ATP Rankings, challenged Alcaraz by showcasing his grass-court abilities, pushing the top seed’s resolve in the deciding set. Alcaraz managed to draw on the determination that got him through the epic Roland Garros final.
Quarter-Final Preview
Alcaraz, now in his ninth quarter-final of 2025, will compete against either Reilly Opelka or Arthur Rinderknech. Earlier, Jiri Lehecka continued his solid grass-court play by reaching the quarter-finals, defeating Gabriel Diallo in straight sets. The 23-year-old Jacob Fearnley reached his first ATP Tour quarter-final.