Carlos Alcaraz continues his blistering form on grass courts, storming into the semifinals of the 2025 Queen’s Club Championships with a composed 7-5, 6-4 win over Arthur Rinderknech. The victory, achieved in just 80 minutes, not only marks his 40th win of the season but also propels his grass-court career record to an astounding 27-3 — a 90% win rate that tops all former and current World No. 1 players in ATP history.
🎾 Alcaraz’s Grass-Court Evolution: From Learning Curve to Lawn King
Alcaraz’s growth on grass has been meteoric. After a modest start in 2021-22 (4-2), the Spaniard has gone 23-1 since the start of 2023, collecting titles at Queen’s Club and Wimbledon in 2023 and again lifting the Wimbledon trophy in 2024. His only loss in that stretch came at the hands of Britain’s Jack Draper — who he may face again in this year’s final.
Here’s his grass-court journey so far:
- 2021 Wimbledon: 1-1 (lost to Medvedev)
- 2022 Wimbledon: 3-1 (lost to Sinner)
- 2023 Queen’s Club: 5-0 (Champion)
- 2023 Wimbledon: 7-0 (Champion)
- 2024 Queen’s Club: 1-1 (lost to Draper)
- 2024 Wimbledon: 7-0 (Champion)
- 2025 Queen’s Club: 3-0 (Semifinals)
🚀 Historic Numbers: Best Grass Records Among ATP No. 1s
Carlos now boasts the highest grass-court winning percentage among ATP No. 1-ranked players in history:
- Carlos Alcaraz: .900 (27–3)
- Roger Federer: .869
- John McEnroe: .858
- Novak Djokovic: .857
- Pete Sampras: .835
This puts Alcaraz above legends like Federer, McEnroe, and Djokovic in grass efficiency — and he’s just 22!
🔥 Semifinal Awaits: Alcaraz vs. Bautista Agut
After a grueling three-set battle in the second round against Jaume Munar, Alcaraz bounced back stronger, never facing a break point against the big-serving Rinderknech. Next up, he’ll face fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut, a former Top 10 player, for a spot in the final.
“I’m just happy to play at such a good level today,” said Alcaraz. “It was a big challenge, but I’m happy with the way I felt and played.”
The Queen’s Club defending champion is on a 16-match winning streak, his longest ever, following titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. He also leads the PIF ATP Race To Turin by 1,940 points over Jannik Sinner — making a strong case for Year-End World No. 1.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Queen’s Club campaign isn’t just about victories — it’s about rewriting history, one match at a time. With the Wimbledon title defense around the corner, the grass court crown might just stay firmly on the Spaniard’s head.
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