Carlos Alcaraz played his first grass court match on the ATP Tour outside of Wimbledon at the 2023 Queen’s Club Championships to start this grass court season. In the opening round, the young Spaniard faced off against Arthur Rinderknech of France. Alcaraz struggled throughout the match, but he eventually defeated Rinderknech 4-6, 7-5, 7-6. (3).
Alcaraz and the line umpire had a pleasant exchange during the third set when he praised her close call at 1-2 30-15. Rinderknech missed a shot by millimeters. The Frenchman instantly asked for a review after the line umpire confirmed the ball “out.”
Alcaraz congratulated the line judge for the call after it was shown on the big screen that she was correct. The World No. 2’s remarks caused the line umpire to blush. Lovely scene.
Alcaraz: "Nice Call!" 😆
Line judge getting the @carlosalcaraz seal of approval! #cinchChampionships pic.twitter.com/vfdXm4aE05
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 20, 2023
Alcaraz in London, ranking, and results in 2023
WWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.2, Carlos owns a 36-4 record in 2023. The Spaniard is participating in London where he bested the world no.83 Arthur Rinderknech 4-6 7-5 7-63.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.36 Jiri Lehecka in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now in top events.
The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona and Madrid. The Spaniard was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open).
Alcaraz won 10 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts and 7 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz will compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
