London, United Kingdom – Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz began his grass-court season with a hard-fought victory over British wildcard Arthur Fery at the prestigious Queen’s Club Championships on Tuesday.
The 20-year-old Alcaraz, currently ranked World No. 2, faced a spirited challenge from the 20-year-old Fery, who held his own in front of the enthusiastic home crowd. Despite the pressure, Alcaraz showcased his resilience and skill, securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in his opening match.
Fery started strong, using his familiarity with the grass courts to keep pace with Alcaraz. However, the Spaniard’s powerful groundstrokes and strategic play allowed him to break Fery’s serve at crucial moments.
Following the match, Alcaraz acknowledged the difficulty of adapting to grass courts and praised Fery’s impressive performance. He expressed happiness at starting his grass season with a win and looked forward to improving with each match.
This victory marks Alcaraz’s first match on grass this season, setting the tone for his quest to adapt quickly to the surface ahead of Wimbledon.
Up next, Alcaraz will face Jiří Lehečka of the Czech Republic in the second round. As he continues to adjust to the faster pace and lower bounce of grass courts, fans worldwide are eager to see how this young talent will fare in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, other tournament highlights included top players making their debuts and thrilling matches that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
