Carlos Alcaraz had ‘no expectations’ ahead of tennis grass season

Carlos Alcaraz said he had “no expectations” coming into the grass-court season but he installed himself as a clear favourite to retain his Wimbledon title after beating Jiri Lehecka to win the HSBC Championships.

The Spanish top seed regained his crown as the King of Queen’s Club and replicated his debut triumph of two years ago with a 7-5 6-7 (5) 6-2 victory.

Alcaraz lifted the trophy just a fortnight after his epic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner in the final of the French Open.

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