Queen’s: Alcaraz gets past qualifier Dimitrov in straight sets, through to semi-finals

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, advanced to the semi-finals of the Queen’s by winning against Bulgarian qualifier Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 at Queen’s Club in London on Friday evening.

Alcaraz, ranked No 2, will play American Sebastian Korda next.

That was fun 😅@carlosalcaraz notches his first Top 30 win on grass after defeating Dimitrov 6-4 6-4 👀#cinchChampionships pic.twitter.com/hzstMaQrSR

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 23, 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard edged out French lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech (4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3)) and defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka (6-2, 6-3) ahead of his victory.

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Earlier in the tournament, Dimitrov, ranked No 26, beat Finn Emil Ruusuvuori (6-2, 6-4) and Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo, the No 8 seed (6-3, 7-5).

London ATP500, other last eight results (Queen’s Club, grass, EUR 2.195.175, most recent results first):

• Sebastian Korda beat Cameron Norrie (5): 6-4, 7-6 (1)
• Holger Rune (2) beat Lorenzo Musetti (6): 6-4, 7-5
• Alex De Minaur (7) beat Adrian Mannarino: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4