Overview

• Alcaraz defeated Jaume Munar 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5 in a second-round thriller on Thursday.
• The match lasted three hours and 26 minutes under 32°C conditions, making it the longest at Queen’s Club since 1991.
• He recovered from a 4-2 deficit in the final set to secure the win and sustain his momentum on grass.
• Despite 53 unforced errors, Alcaraz produced 49 winners and drank pickle juice between games to prevent cramps.
• Arthur Rinderknech reached the quarter-finals by beating Reilly Opelka 7-5, 7-6(7/3) and will challenge Alcaraz next.