Carlos Alcaraz Wins Queen’s Club Final against Alex de Minaur, Earns Returns To World No. 1  

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Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur in the final of the Queens Club Championship.

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Despite fighting several times in the first set, Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4.

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On Sunday, Alcaraz claimed her first grass-court title and regained the top ranking.

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Alcaraz confidently said he sees himself as one of the favourites to win Wimbledon next month.

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It was only the third tournament of Alcaraz's young career after two disappointing Wimbledon appearances.

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The win moved the 20-year-old Spaniard to a spot above Novak Djokovic in the rankings.

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Confirmed US Open champion as a serious challenger for the Serbian crown at Wimbledon.

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In which Alcaraz had to face defeat to Jannik Sinner in the fourth round last year.

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