The HSBC Championships 2025 at the Queen’s Club in London delivered a dramatic and action-packed day of quarterfinal showdowns on the grass courts. With rising stars and seasoned veterans clashing in high-stakes matches, four men emerged with semifinal spots — and plenty of momentum — heading into the weekend.
🔥 Quarterfinal Recap: Stars Shine Bright at Queen’s Club
🇨🇿 Jiri Lehecka def. 🇬🇧 Jacob Fearnley 7-5, 6-2
Czech rising star Jiri Lehecka silenced the home crowd with a composed performance against British wildcard Jacob Fearnley. After a tight opening set where both men held firm, Lehecka broke through late and carried the momentum into a dominant second set to seal a 7-5, 6-2 win. His aggressive returns and solid baseline play proved too much for the Brit.
🇬🇧 Jack Draper def. 🇺🇸 Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
Jack Draper kept British hopes alive with a hard-fought three-set victory over American Brandon Nakashima. Draper impressed with his grass-court instincts and timely serves, especially in the decider. After dropping the second set, he regrouped and held strong in the third to book his place in the semifinals at his home tournament.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz def. 🇫🇷 Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz delivered another classy performance, easing past France’s Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets. Coming off a marathon match the day before, Alcaraz showed resilience and brilliance, particularly in closing out the first set from 0-30 down at 4-5. The defending champion now marches into the semifinals with a 16-match win streak and eyes firmly on the title.
🇪🇸 Roberto Bautista Agut def. 🇩🇰 Holger Rune 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-2
In the most tightly contested match of the day, veteran Roberto Bautista Agut upset No. 4 seed Holger Rune in a three-set battle. With long rallies and mental toughness on full display, Bautista Agut edged the first-set tiebreak, dropped the second, but surged ahead in the final set with relentless consistency to triumph 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-2.
🎯 Semifinals Are Set:
- Carlos Alcaraz vs. Roberto Bautista Agut
- Jack Draper vs. Jiri Lehecka
As we head into the semifinals, all eyes are on Alcaraz’s stunning form, Draper’s home-court surge, and Bautista Agut’s veteran savvy. With grass-court glory on the line, the action at Queen’s Club is just heating up!
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