Alcaraz Eyes Fifth Title of the Season as Lehecka Hunts Career-Defining Upset
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will take on unseeded Jiri Lehecka in today’s final at the Queen’s Club Championships. The Spaniard has looked sharp all week, dropping just one set to Jaume Munar in the second round and scoring straight-set wins over Adam Walton, Arthur Rinderknech, and Roberto Bautista Agut. Lehecka, meanwhile, has also impressed. His only stumble came against Jack Draper in the semis, while earlier wins over Alex de Minaur, Gabriel Diallo, and Jacob Fearnley came in straight sets.
In the presence of greatness 🙌@carlosalcaraz #HSBCChampionships pic.twitter.com/gtz8BStObw
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 21, 2025
A win would give Alcaraz his fifth title of the season and further cement his dominance on grass heading into Wimbledon. For Lehecka, it’s a shot at a second title this year. While the world No. 2 is the clear favorite on paper, especially given his comfort on natural surfaces, Lehecka has proven he can rise to the occasion.
Alcaraz’s season is reading like a resume for dominance with four titles already (Rotterdam, Monte Carlo, Rome, and Roland Garros), plus a runner-up finish in Barcelona and a semifinal appearance in Indian Wells. Even his “off days,” a Miami upset to David Goffin and a Madrid withdrawal, have been statistical blips. The Spaniard has been both aggressive and efficient, notching 161 aces, winning 71% of first-serve points, and converting break points at a 44% clip.
Carlos Alcaraz has reached more finals than any other man this season.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 21, 2025
6.
5 of them consecutive.
He also leads the tour with more wins than any other man this season.
41.
What a player.
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Lehecka’s year has followed a more fluctuating path but is no less compelling. A title in Brisbane kicked things off. A semifinal in Doha followed, though he hit a slump mid-season. Recently, however, he’s found rhythm again with back-to-back quarterfinals in Hamburg and Stuttgart. His serve has been a weapon with 215 aces and 73% first-serve points won, and he’s held his nerve with a 45% break-point conversion, plus a notable 30% win rate on first-serve returns.
Lehecka beats Draper 6-4 4-6 7-5 in Queens
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 21, 2025
Jiri takes out Jack in front of his crowd.
✅8th top 10 win
✅5th career final
When he's healthy, he's a problem for anyone.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jiri Lehecka are locked at 1-1 in their head-to-head, and their third clash couldn’t come on a bigger stage, the final of the Queen’s Club Championships. Their rivalry began right here on the London grass in 2023, where Alcaraz cruised past the Czech in straight sets.
But Lehecka returned the favor earlier this season, edging out the Spaniard in a gritty three-set quarterfinal in Doha. With the title and bragging rights on the line, today’s showdown serves as both a decider and a test of who’s grown more since their last meeting. Though fans have already chosen a favorite.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Doha | Quarterfinal | Jiri Lehecka | 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Queen’s Club | Round of 16 | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-2, 6-3 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | Category | Jiri Lehecka |
| 2 | Current Ranking | 30 |
| 246-61 | Career W-L | 97-78 |
| 37-5 | YTD W-L | 20-12 |
| 20 | Career Titles | 2 |
| 5 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 4 | YTD Titles | 1 |
Alcaraz has been nearly untouchable this season, with four major titles and elite stats to match. Lehecka has weapons and recent form, but he’ll need a near-flawless performance to disrupt the Spaniard’s rhythm.
Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets
As of 6/25, Alcaraz is a heavy favorite, and rightly so given his 2025 form. Lehecka’s 3/1 odds reflect his puncher’s chance, but the gap in consistency and class is wide.
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Carlos Alcaraz: 6/25
Jiri Lehecka: 3/1
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):
Total Games Over 22.5: 17/20
Total Games Under 22.5: 10/11
Total Games won by Alcaraz Over 12.5: 13/25
Total Games won by Lehecka Over 10.5: 22/25
Total Sets Over 2.5: 31/20
Total Sets Under 2.5: 1/2
(All Odds According to BetMGM: BetMGM offers exclusive promo codes, bonus deals and accurate odds for users upon signing up. Use BetMGM to ace your betting game in all sports!)
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