Carlos Alcaraz has started his journey on the grass tour with a serene and controlled victory. In his first Queen’s 2025 ATP 500 encounter, the Murcia exceeded 6-4 and 7-6 (4) to the Australian Adam Walton, number 86 of the world and last-minute rival after the decline of Alejandro Davidovich, who could not dispute the game for a stomach virus.
The opponent’s change occurred a few hours after the game, which forced Alcaraz and his technical team to improvise the analysis of the new rival during warming. Despite this, the number 2 of the world ranking proved to be in competitive mode from the first point. In just an hour and 42 minutes, he closed a game without great scares, although with two set balls saved in the second partial.
“I have felt comfortable to be the first game in grass, although there are still aspects that I have to work to move better on this surface,” Alcaraz said after the game.
Impeccable streak and statistics that scare
With this victory, Alcaraz signs its 14th consecutive victory in the ATP circuit. Since he lost in the quarterfinals in Montecarlo, the Murcian has linked six victories in Roma – where he was proclaimed champion – seven in Roland Garros, and now this first in Queen’s. In addition, its balance on grass is impressive: 25 victories in 28 games since debuting on this surface.
In a circuit where many players suffer the transition to the grass, Alcaraz shows a natural adaptation thanks to their explosive mobility, aggressiveness in the first blows and remarkable improvement in the serve.
🇪🇸 A Spanish duel in eighths: Jaume Munar, the following challenge
In the next round, the Murcia will face Jaume Munar, who advanced after beating the Australian Jordan Thompson, who retired in the first set after losing 7-5. This Spanish cross promises emotion and strategy, because both know each other well.
It will be the fourth time they are measured in the professional circuit:
🟢 2021-Marbella semifinals: Victoria for Munar (7-6, 6-4)
✅ 2022-Rio de Janeiro: Victoria for Alcaraz (2-6, 6-2, 6-1)
✅ 2022-Count of Godó: Victoria for Alcaraz (6-3, 6-3)
Munar, 28 years old and born in Santanyà (Mallorca), is currently number 59 of the ATP ranking. Formed at the Nadal Academy, it has reinvented itself since its separation in 2023, betting on a more personalized preparation with less physical load and greater technical approach. In 2025 he has reached semifinals in Hong Kong and Dallas, and the round of 16 in Rome, confirming his good moment in form.
Road to Wimbledon … with a firm step
The Queen’s tournament is key to Alcaraz, not only as a preparation for Wimbledon, but also to consolidate as one of the great favorites to the title in London. In 2024 he was champion at the All England Club and this year he seeks to revalidate the trophy and maintain pressure on Jannik Sinner, current number 1 of the ranking.
With this effective and mature version, Carlos Alcaraz demonstrates that it is no longer a promise: it is a competitive machine on all surfaces. His next test, in front of a compatriot in full tennis maturity, will be an excellent thermometer of what is to come on this grass tour.
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