Carlos Alcaraz overcame an inspired opponent and the sweltering London heat to reach the quarterfinal at Queen’s, beating compatriot Jaume Munar 6-4, 6-7(9), 7-5 in an epic contest that lasted three hours and 23 minutes.

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was pushed to the brink by fellow-Spaniard Jaume Munar in a thrilling three-set contest before clinching a 6-4 6-7(7) 7-5 win and advanced to the Queen's Club Championships quarterfinals on Thursday.

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was pushed all the way by fellow-Spaniard Jaume Munar in a thrilling contest before clinching a 6-4 6-7 (7) 7-5 win and advanced to the Queen's Club Championships quarter-finals on Thursday.