The Spanish tennis player carlos alcaraz defeated the Australian 6-4, 6-4 Alex de Minaur by the end of Queen’s ATP 500 and he was number 1 in the world again.
Over week, alcarazjust 20 years old, he went from low to high as he started with a very tough debut against the Frenchman rinderknechwho I surpass in the tie-breaker of the third set, but then easily defeated the rest of his rivals.
The first blow of authority came against the Czech Lehecka (7-6 and 6-3), then against the Bulgarian dimitrov (double 6-4) and in the semis against the American Sebastian Korda (6-3 and 6-4).
De MinaurFor his part, he had shown an excellent level throughout the week, having only complications against the Frenchman Adrian Manarino in the quarterfinals. But in the decisive game he could do little to counteract the power in the blows of alcaraz.
This title is the first on grass for alcarazwho also already accumulates five in the year (he had won in Buenos Aires, Indian wells, Barcelona and Madrid) and 11 throughout his career.
In addition, he took 80 points ahead of the Serbian in the ranking Novak Djokovicwith whom the summit will be disputed hand in hand during Wimbledonthe third grand slam it’s from the season.
Bublik champion in Halle
The other tournament that was played this week was the Halle ATPwhere the Kazakh Alexander Bublik won the second title of his career by defeating the Russian Andrey Rublev in the final 6-3, 3-6 and 6-3.
This will allow him to climb 22 positions to reach the 26th place in the ranking, the best of his career.
The calendar atp continue with tournaments eastbourne and Majorcathat will have the presence of the Argentines Francisco Cerundolo, Thomas Etcheverry, Sebastian Baez, guy peel and Pedro Cachin.
