By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Top seed Carlos Alcaraz edged powerful Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 to claim his second Queen's Club title and send out a powerful statement ahead of his Wimbledon defence on Sunday.

The top-seeded Spaniard replicated his debut triumph on the grass courts of west London in 2023 with a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory.

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his second Queen’s title and installed himself as the firm favourite for a Wimbledon three-peat as he defeated Jiri Lehecka in three sets – 7-5, 6-7, 6-2.