Carlos Alcaraz vs Roberto Bautista Agut live: Queen’s tennis scores and results after Draper crashes out
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz fought past Roberto Bautista Agut to book his place in the final after Jack Draper crashed out to Jiri Lehecka
Jack Draper‘s dreams of a home final came to an end at the hands of fellow rising star Jiri Lehecka as the big-serving Czech stormed to victory semi-final victory at Queen’s Club.
Lehecka became the first Czech finalist since Ivan Lendl 35 years ago after a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory, a tough loss for Draper on home soil as he angrily smashed his racket, damaging a digital advertising hoarding as the match slipped away.
It was nevertheless a successful tournament for the British No 1, whose run to the last four guaranteed him a top four seeding at Wimbledon, meaning he’ll avoid playing big guns Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner until at least the semi-finals at SW19.
Talking of Alcaraz, the Queen’s top seed booked his place in the final at Queen’s as he dispatched compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4 in the second semi-final of the day.
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Next up: Queen's final!
It’ll be relentless top seed Carlos Alcaraz versus rising star Jiri Lehecka in a mouth-watering final at Queen’s Club tomorrow.
The players will hit the Andy Murray Arena at around 2pm BST, so make sure not to miss it!
See you then!
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Jack Draper shares his tonsillitis struggle as Queen’s campaign comes to an end
Jack Draper revealed he was suffering with tonsillitis after making an angry exit from Queen’s Club.
“I haven’t felt good all week,” he said. “I’m proud of the way I went about things, considering, but it’s tough, because you’re in a position where you’re in a professional sport.
“You’re an entertainer, an athlete, and you have no choice. No one cares, you know. So you’ve just got to go out there and do the best you can. I’m proud of that. I gave myself a chance.
“Today’s probably the worst I’ve felt. Did I think about withdrawing? No, not at all. I’m in the semi-finals at Queen’s. I’d probably go on court with a broken leg. I wouldn’t have pulled out for anything.”
Jack Draper shares his tonsillitis struggle as Queen’s campaign comes to an end
Top seed proving his status
There is just no beating this Carlos Alcaraz.
A respectable showing from Roberto Bautista Agut
Carlos Alcaraz: 'Glass court mode is activated'
“I feel I’m playing great tennis, feel very comfortable,” Alcaraz said. “Making the final at Queen’s is so special, so I guess grass court mode is activated.”
“I’m playing my best tennis, I’m having fun and that’s why I’m getting good results.
“When I step on the court and hear my name, the crowd are screaming. Thank you for the support and energy that you bring to me on the court.”
GAME, SET & MATCH! *Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-4 Roberto Bautista Agut
CARLOS ALCARAZ BOOKS HIS PLACE IN THE FINAL AT QUEEN’S!
It wasn’t simple, losing the first point before botching what looked like a easy shot from close range.
But with the score at 40-30, a point-perfect cross-court forehand finds the line, sealing the win and downing Roberto Bautista Agut!
Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 5-4 Roberto Bautista Agut*
Bautista Agut may have just missed his big chance to save this, but he hasn’t let his head drop.
A convincing service game - bar one double fault - sees him hold and at least force Alcaraz to serve for the match.
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 5-3 Roberto Bautista Agut
An Alcaraz wobble? He misjudges an awkward shot at the baseline before fluffing a volley into the net, but he goes level as Bautista Agut goes long.
Struggling on his first serve, a rally ensues that Bautista Agut comes out on top of in, with Alcaraz netting again.
They both trade marginally long shots, putting Bautista Agut on break point. This could be his chance for a comeback!
The veteran stays on the offensive as Alcaraz is forced into the corner, but it’s an unforced error at the key moment for Bautista Agut, who is pegged back to deuce!
Block return from Alcaraz at the net gives him the advantage, before making no mistake to secure a crucial hold.
Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-3 Roberto Bautista Agut*
Alcaraz is closing in on a Queen’s final. It’s stunning stuff as he holds to love.
Things aren’t as simple for Bautista Agut, who goes wide to give Alcaraz a sniff of back-to-back breaks.
However, a lovely passing shot puts the veteran Spaniard at game point before Alcaraz goes long unforced to allow Bautista Agut to hold.
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