On June 19, 2025, actress Lily Collins, star of Emily in Paris, celebrated Carlos Alcaraz’s hard-fought third-round win at the Queen’s Club Championships via an Instagram Story, posting a clip of his match with the caption, “What a fight @carlosalcaraz!!! 💪🔥,” per @TennisFanUpdates. Alcaraz, the world No. 2, battled past Jaume Munar in a grueling 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5 match lasting 3 hours and 26 minutes, extending his career-best winning streak to 15 matches, per ATP Tour. Collins, a known tennis enthusiast who attended Wimbledon in 2024 and praised Alcaraz’s 2023 final win over Novak Djokovic, expressed admiration for his resilience, per Express.
Alcaraz, trailing 4-2 in the third set and facing a time violation dispute, showcased his “master of escapology” skills, as described by The Guardian, to secure his ninth quarter-final of 2025, per The Guardian. He admitted post-match, “I struggled mentally and physically. I still don’t know how I’m standing here,” per BBC Sport. Collins’ public support, shared with her 26 million followers, underscores Alcaraz’s global appeal, with fans on X like @TennisLad noting, “Lily’s all in for Carlitos’ epic comeback!” per. Alcaraz now faces Arthur Rinderknech, who pushed him to a tie-break in their 2023 Queen’s meeting, per Tennis365.
