Jiri Lehecka Defeats Jack Draper in Queen’s Semi-Final

Jiri Lehecka defeated Britain's Jack Draper in a tense three-set semi-final at the Queen's Club Championships, ending Draper's hopes of winning a first home title and continuing the British drought at the tournament since Andy Murray's 2016 victory. Lehecka's powerful serve and aggressive forehand dominated much of the match, with Draper struggling particularly with his returns and committing crucial errors including a double fault in the opening game. Despite Draper's resilience in the second set and moments of competitive play, he was unable to capitalize on several break point opportunities, which proved pivotal in the deciding set. Draper's frustrations culminated in him smashing his racquet against the advertising hoardings and sustaining a minor knee injury after a collision, yet he continued playing. Lehecka's consistent serving, including 16 aces and a peak serve of 141mph, allowed him to secure the victory 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 and advance to the final against either Carlos Alcaraz or Roberto Bautista Agut. Draper's run to the semi-finals will still boost his ranking and seeding at Wimbledon, but the loss underscores his ongoing adjustment to grass courts after a strong clay-court season.