Carlos Alcaraz secured a notable victory against Arthur Rinderknech, extending his winning streak as he advanced to the semifinals of the Queen's Club Championships. The Spaniard now boasts 16 consecutive wins—after clinching titles at the Rome Open and Roland Garros—and is preparing to face either Holger Rune or Roberto Bautista Agut.
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First Set: Alcaraz breaks late for opening advantage
In the first set, Rinderknech showed little regard for his opponent's favoritism and appeared solid on his serve, giving Alcaraz few chances to extend rallies. The Frenchman had previously surprised big servers like Ben Shelton and Reilly Opelka, conceding no break points to either opponent. The Frenchman's strong serving throughout the week allowed him to keep pace with Alcaraz for a significant portion of the first set.
Around 5-4, Alcaraz faced a deuce but managed to pull through. It was a complicated but revitalizing moment, as the Spaniard then dominated the latter part of the set. He only needed one break opportunity to take the lead and then served out the first set 7-5. The Spaniard had won 86% of points on his first serve compared to his opponent's 73%.
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Second Set: Alcaraz seizes control, seals victory
Rinderknech still hadn't created any break opportunities, but that didn't make him lose composure. At the start of the second set, he managed to hold his serve, while Alcaraz strung together an impressive 11 consecutive points on his own serve. At 2-2, the critical moment arrived for Rinderknech, who once again offered a break opportunity, and Carlitos took it to gain the advantage. The victory was now well underway as Alcaraz showed no hesitation on his serve.
The five-time Grand Slam champion once again demonstrated why he's been the best grass-court player in recent seasons and had no trouble securing his serve until the end of the match. Alcaraz triumphed 7-5, 6-4, capitalizing on the few opportunities he had to advance to the tournament semifinals. His next opponent will be determined from the winner of the match between Holger Rune and Roberto Bautista Agut.
Match Statistics Alcaraz vs. Rinderknech
| Alcaraz | VS | Rinderknech |
|---|---|---|
| Service | ||
| 8 | Aces | 12 |
| 2 | Double Faults | 5 |
| 67% (36/54) | 1st Service Percentage | 61% (33/54) |
| 92% (33/36) | 1st Service Points Won | 88% (29/33) |
| 47% (9/19) | 2nd Service Points Won | 43% (9/21) |
| - (0/0) | Break Points Saved | 0% (0/2) |
| 100% (10/10) | Service Games | 82% (9/11) |
| Return | ||
| 12% (4/33) | 1st Return Points Won | 8% (3/36) |
| 57% (12/21) | 2nd Return Points Won | 53% (10/19) |
| - | Break Points Saved | - |
| Other | ||
| 1h 20m | Match Duration | 1h 20m |
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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