The Headline
Alcaraz extends streak to 16, eyes Bautista Agut
Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz fought back from 4-2 down in the final set against Jaume Munar, consuming pickle juice to prevent cramps and securing a gruelling win on the hottest day of the year in London lasting three hours and 26 minutes.
- Despite 53 unforced errors, Alcaraz produced 49 winners to clinch the match and extend his career-long winning streak to 15 matches.
- Alcaraz defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 16 matches and secure a place in the semifinals at the HSBC Championships.
- Alcaraz converted both break points in the match against Rinderknech, showing high efficiency as he extended his sequence of match wins to a career-long 16.1
- Alcaraz is currently 1,940 points ahead of second-placed Jannik Sinner in the PIF ATP Race To Turin, an indicator for the ATP Year End No. 1 honours.
- In the semifinals, Alcaraz will face Roberto Bautista Agut, who recently claimed his first Top 10 win of the season.
Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoided defeat against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar to move on to the Queen’s Club quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5 victory on Thursday.
News18
Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 16 matches Friday at the HSBC Championships, where he sealed his semi-final spot in fine fashion.
Atptour
Alcaraz will face another Spaniard in the semifinal after defeating fourth seed 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-2 for the 37-year-old's first win over the Dane in four meetings.
Espn
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Key Stats at a Glance
Match duration
three hours and 26 minutes
Unforced errors
53
Winners
49
Winning streak length
16 matches
Match score vs Rinderknech
7-5, 6-4