Wimbledon: Alcaraz arrives London, seeks third successive title

Carlos Alcaraz arrived in London with “no expectations” but with Wimbledon only a week away he has sent an ominous message to his rivals as he seeks a third successive title.
The world number two beat Jiri Lehecka in the final at Queen’s, claiming the crown for the second time and extending his winning streak – the longest of his career – to a remarkable 18 matches.
After beating Roberto Bautista Agut in Saturday’s semi-final, the Spaniard said “grass-court mode is activated”.
This fourth grass-court title means that Serbia’s Novak Djokovic is the only active player to have more titles on the surface than Alcaraz.
“I came here with no expectations at all,” Alcaraz said.
“I just came here with a goal to play two, three matches, try to feel great on grass moving and give myself the feedback of what I have to improve.
“But I got used to the grass really quick, and I’m just really proud about it. My goal was complete, and I’m not talking about lifting the trophy or making the final.”
Alcaraz’s last defeat came back in April against Holger Rune in the Barcelona Open final and he has reached five successive ATP finals, picking up four titles.