British Jacob Fearnley Knocked Out Queen’s Club Quarterfinals by Jiri Lehecka

Jacob Fearnley, Britain's rising tennis star, reached his first ATP 500 quarter-final at the Queen's Club after a hard-fought victory over French qualifier Corentin Moutet, winning 6-3, 2-6, 6-2. Despite struggling with double faults and facing a fiery opponent who frequently lost his temper, Fearnley maintained composure and aggression, especially in the decisive third set, earning praise for his powerful forehand and backhand shots. This milestone marks a continuation of Fearnley's rapid ascent in the tennis world, having risen from outside the top 500 to near the top 50 in under two years, and maintaining a perfect 17-0 record against French players. His quarter-final match was against Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka, who defeated Fearnley in straight sets, preventing him from becoming the first British man in 48 years to reach the semi-finals on his Queen's Club debut. Despite the loss, Fearnley's performance at Queen's Club highlights his potential and growing stature in men's tennis.