2025 Queen’s Club Championships Draw Unveiled
The eagerly anticipated draw for the 2025 Queen’s Club Championships has been unveiled, showcasing some of the biggest names in men’s tennis. Among them is Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning two-time Wimbledon champion, who is set to compete at this prestigious event in London. Notably absent from the Wimbledon stage, Alcaraz’s return to the grass courts will be marked by his participation at the Queen’s Club Championships, where he will aim to defend his title from last year’s victory.
Players to Watch
Alcaraz’s journey begins with a challenging opener against fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Should he advance, he may face a tough contest in the second round against Australian player Jordan Thompson, known for his adept skills on grass. Thompson’s first hurdle will be against Jaume Munar, a specialist on clay, but he is favored to progress.
In the same quarter of the draw, American talent Ben Shelton, seeded sixth, stands out as a strong contender with hopes of advancing following his initial matchup against a qualifier. If successful, Shelton could potentially meet compatriot Reilly Opelka, provided Opelka overcomes Camilo Ugo Carabelli in his first-round clash.
On the other side of the draw, British player Jack Draper, seeded second, aims for a historic win at Queen’s Club, as the last British champion was Andy Murray in 2016. Draper’s opening match will be against American Jenson Brooksby, who is entering the tournament via a protected ranking. The victor will subsequently compete against either Alexei Popyrin or another qualifier.
Third-seeded Taylor Fritz is set to make his appearance in London following a demanding final in Stuttgart. Despite his tiredness, he is placed against a qualifier for his first match, with a potential second-round challenge awaiting him in the form of local player Jacob Fearnley.
Another notable entry in the tournament is Holger Rune, the fourth seed, who will clash with Matteo Arnaldi in his debut match. The winner will face either Grigor Dimitrov or Gael Monfils, two experienced players who will also square off in the first round.
Matchups and Predictions
In summary, the draw foreshadows exciting matchups and fierce competition at the 2025 Queen’s Club Championships, setting the stage for an exhilarating lead-up to Wimbledon.
2025 Queen’s Club Championships ATP Draw:
- Carlos Alcaraz [1] vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Jordan Thompson vs. Jaume Munar
- Reilly Opelka [PR] vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli
- Ben Shelton [6]
- Holger Rune [4] vs. Matteo Arnaldi
- Grigor Dimitrov vs. Gael Monfils
- Roberto Bautista Agut vs. Nuno Borges
- Cameron Norrie [WC] vs. Jakub Mensik [8]
- Alex de Minaur [5] vs. Jiri Lehecka
- Gabriel Diallo vs. Billy Harris [WC]
- Jacob Fearnley vs. Qualifier
- Taylor Fritz [3] vs. Frances Tiafoe [7]
- Daniel Evans [WC] vs. Brandon Nakashima
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs. Alexei Popyrin
- Qualifier vs. Jenson Brooksby [PR]
- Jack Draper [2]
