NBO in Focus: Alcaraz heats up ahead of Wimbledon

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Welcome to the NBO in Focus. Every week, we will keep you updated on all the action on the ATP Tour as we build towards the National Bank Open in Toronto, which takes place from Jul. 26 to Aug. 7.

Days until National Bank Open: 31

Alcaraz Stays Hot

Carlos Alcaraz maintained his excellent form ahead of Wimbledon, winning the HSBC Championships in London. The world No. 2 outlasted Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to win his fifth ATP title of the season and 21st of his career.

Alcaraz has now won three consecutive tournaments - the Masters 1000 event in Rome, Roland-Garros, and now his second title at the Queen’s Club. His win streak has reached 18 matches, having also reached five consecutive finals.

The 22-year-old Spainard made a quick transition from his triumphs on clay, winning his first grass-court event of the season as he ramps up to Wimbledon where he looks to win at the All-England Club for the third-consecutive year.

Wimbledon is set to begin on June 30.

Bublik claims Halle crown for second time

Alexander Bublik claimed his first ATP title of the season on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(4).

It’s the fifth title of the Kazakhstani’s career and the second time he’s won the title in Halle, adding to his 2023 victory, becoming just the fourth player in tournament history to win more than once, joining Roger Federer, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, and Tommy Haas.

Bublik, who upset world No. 1 Jannik Sinner en route to the Halle title, has been red hot to start the summer, reaching his first Grand Slam quarter-final at Roland-Garros before winning in Halle. At one point this season, the 27-year-old had lost 18 of 22 matches and sat outside the Top 75 in the ATP rankings but now has risen to No. 30.

Coming up on Tour

ATP 250 - Mallorca

The 250-level championship in Mallorca began on Monday with a pair of Canadians in the field. Felix Auger-Aliassime enters as the second seed and will advance to the second round with a bye.

Gabriel Diallo has kept up his good form on the grass, reaching the quarter-finals with wins over Jaume Munar and Lasla Djere.

American Ben Shelton enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed with Alex Michelsen (3), Tallon Griekspoor (4), and Alexandre Mueller (5) rounding out the top five seeds.

ATP 250 - Eastbourne

The Lexus Eastbourne Open began on Monday with a pair of Americans holding the top seeds. World No. 5 Taylor Fritz looks for his second grass title of the season and will take on Joao Fonseca after receiving a bye to the Round of 16 as the top seed. Tommy Paul, who fell out of the Top 10 in the latest ATP ranking updates, looks to get back on track at the second seed.

Jakub Mensik, Ugo Humbert, and Flavio Cobolli round out the top five seeds.

All winners from last week:

ATP 500 - London

● Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz* (5/21) d. Jiri Lehecka

● Men’s Doubles: Julian Cash/Lloyd Glasspool d. Nikola Mektic/Michael Venus

ATP 500 - Halle

● Men’s Singles: Alexander Bublik* (1/ 5) d. Daniil Medvedev

● Men’s Doubles: Kevin Kraqietz/Tim Putz d. Andrea Vavassori/Simone Bolelli

* 2025 Titles/Career Titles

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