Alcaraz looks to continue his winning streak against Frenchman Rinderknech at Queen's today.

Carlos Alcaraz is preparing for the final rounds of the ATP 500 in London after one of those victories that feels even better because it took so long to complete. In the round of 16, against Jaume Munar, the Murcian took three and a half hours to defeat the Mallorcan, due to an excellent performance from the latter and because his tennis wasn't as sharp as on other days. More than fifty errors and a lower first serve percentage than in previous rounds led him to suffer more than expected against the world number 59.

There were no tricks or tricks, but rather consistency and skill to overcome a placid first set due to an early break due to Munar's nervousness and two double faults; a second set that he had in his grasp with three match points but which the Mallorcan rebelled against; and a third set in which he started leading (2-0), but saw how his rival not only reduced the advantage but also forced him to show extra solidity and composure despite all the errors to end up raising his arms.

Alcaraz also had his difficulties with the time, as he was cautioned for going over the count when serving, something he didn't understand and which led him to say the rule should be changed: "They also have to be a little tactful with that. We've been playing for three hours, we finished a long point at the net, they should be a little tactful and give us more time. There are many situations in which everything goes slowly and time is running out, and we can't prepare for the next point. When you can't prepare properly for the next point, you can't play it properly, so I think it's not the best for the spectacle."

Despite the physical, mental, and energy slump he suffered at times, Alcaraz achieved his fifteenth consecutive victory this year, a personal record, having always kept his tally at fourteen. And he aims to continue to extend his tally this Friday, when he faces Arthur Rinderknech, 29 years old and world number 80, in the quarterfinals.

The Spaniard and the Frenchman have faced each other twice, ending with a victory for the former: at the 2021 US Open, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-1 and 6-4, and at this same venue in 2023, by another tight 4-6, 7-5 and 7-6 (3), so there is no doubt that these 2025 quarter-finals will also have their intensity between the two.

The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Rinderknech at the Queen's ATP 500 tournament, which runs in London until June 22, is scheduled for this Friday, June 20, in the third round on center court, with the day's match starting at 1:00 p.m. in Spain. This is followed by Lehecka-Fearnley and Nakashima-Draper, which are scheduled to start no earlier than 2:30 p.m. Therefore, the clash between the Spaniard and the Frenchman could begin around 4:00 p.m.

The quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Rinderknech, as well as the rest of the tournament, can be followed on Movistar+ channels and the Tennis TV platform. In addition, live coverage and all tournament information can be found on ABC.es.