Carlos Alcaraz had ‘no expectations’ ahead of tennis grass season

Carlos Alcaraz won his second title at Queen’s Club (Adam Davy/PA)

Carlos Alcaraz said he had “no expectations” coming into the grass-court season but he installed himself as a clear favourite to retain his Wimbledon title after beating Jiri Lehecka to win the HSBC Championships.

The Spanish top seed regained his crown as the King of Queen’s Club and replicated his debut triumph of two years ago with a 7-5 6-7 (5) 6-2 victory.