Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka live: Tennis score and latest updates from Queen's final

Carlos Alcaraz is taking on Czech big-hitter Jiri Lehecka in the men's final at Queen's Club.
Alcaraz survived a scare against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in the second round and has improved his grass game since then, defeating Arthur Rinderknech and Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarter-finals and semis. The defending Wimbledon champion looks to have found his rhythm and a second Queen's crown today, following his triumph over Alex de Minaur in the final two years ago, would be perfect preparation for SW19.
But Alcaraz can expect a stern test Lehecka, the 23-year-old who came through a fierce battle with Jack Draper to reach his first ATP 500 final. The world No 30 will jump up the rankings with victory here, and his powreful serve – a perfect weapon for grass – will need taming if Alcaraz is to prevail.
How they got here: Lahecka sinks home hope Draper
Jack Draper revealed he was suffering with tonsillitis after making an angry exit from Queen's Club.
The British number one smashed his racket, damaging a digital advertising hoarding and grazing his knee, as his semi-final against Jiri Lehecka slipped away from him.
Draper explained he was low on energy due to the illness and was getting angry in a bid to gee himself up.
But when world number 30 Lehecka fizzed a backhand past him to break for 6-5 in the deciding set, the 23-year-old exploded with rage.
Lawrence Ostlere22 June 2025 12:37
Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka – Queen's final live
Hello and welcome along to live coverage of the Queen's Club final, as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Jiri Lehecka on Andy Murray Arena.
Lawrence Ostlere22 June 2025 12:29

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