Queen’s 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray suffers Wimbledon blow as Alex de Minaur ends winning run
Andy Murray’s hopes of securing a seeded ranking for Wimbledon are over after Alex de Minaur ended his winning run in the opening round of Queen’s.
Murray arrived at the tournament where he is a five-time winner in resurgent form following titles at Surbiton and Nottingham but De Minaur proved to be a significant step up in class. The Australian, who is 18th in the world, dominated the match after saving three break points in his opening service game, running away with a 6-3 6-1 victory to extend his career record against Murray to a perfect 4-0.
Murray looked tired arriving at Queen’s on the back of 10 matches in 14 days on the Challenger circuit. The 36-year-old needed to reach the semi-finals in west London in order to be seeded for Wimbledon, and he will now have to hope for a kind draw at the All England Club when the tournament begins in less than two weeks’ time.
Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune were pushed on their first grass-court matches of the season. Alcaraz had to come from a set down to defeat the lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech while Rune secured his first-ever grass-court win as he saw off Maxime Cressy.
Follow live scores and updates from Queen’s as Andy Murray faces Alex de Minaur.
Queen’s 2023 LIVE: Latest updates as Andy Murray faces Alex de Minaur
Andy Murray faces Alex de Minaur in opening round of Queen’s
Impressive De Minaur ends Murray’s run with 6-3 6-1 win
Murray can’t take early break points as De Minaur wins first set 6-3
Murray is targeting a seeded ranking for Wimbledon after Nottingham title
Holger Rune defeats Maxime Cressy 7-6 7-6 for first-ever win on grass
Carlos Alcaraz comes from a set down against Arthur Rinderknech to win 4-6, 7-5, 7-6
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur
Tuesday 20 June 2023 19:00 , Jack Rathborn
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 3-6, 1-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:49 , Charlie Schoninger
Murray misses an easy one to start off his service game and it appears to be that type of day for him thus far.
Wow! The speedy De Minaur moved around the court at a rapid pace and hits a winner to get two break points.
Murray saves both break points and brings the game back to deuce.
De Minaur just too good today as he breaks to make it 5-1 in the second.
Murray chases down a ball on match point and pushes it smack on the line. One more to save… he does it. De Minaur hits a forehand wide and we have deuce.
Another match point save as Murray’s grit is on full display even when it’s not his day.
On the fourth try De Minaur succeeds and takes the match: 6-3, 6-1.
Murray has no chance of a seeding at Wimbledon now, but Murray knows the level he needs to get to in terms of quality.
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 3-6, 1-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:33 , Charlie Schoninger
De Minaur breaks Murray to love and this match could quickly get away from Murray.
Murray shows life down 30-15 with a brilliant point to get it to 30-30.
Murray gets extremely unlucky at 30-30 as the net cord springs the ball back onto his side but he wins the subsequent point forcing deuce.
De Minaur fires two great serves from deuce and wins the game. 4-1 De Minaur.
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:30 , Jack Rathborn
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 3-6, 0-1
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:19 , Charlie Schoninger
De Minaur seemingly can’t miss and Murray has a return bounce twice on the net and return back to his side to make it 40-0.
Murray fights back and wins three straight points from 40-0 down with the last point ending in a De Minaur slip. Deuce.
De Minaur utilizes a strong body serve and overhead smash to take the game. 1-0.
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 3-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:14 , Jack Rathborn
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 3-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:11 , Charlie Schoninger
De Minaur’s serve and forehand are looking really good thus far. He leads 40-15 on serve at 4-3.
De Minaur holds on another forehand winner in response to Murray’s short return. 5-3.
Murray’s ground strokes seem to have fallen off a bit in the latter part of this set as he misses badly at 30-30 and 30-40 on serve.
Set 1: De Minaur.
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 3-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 18:01 , Charlie Schoninger
De Minaur plays a great point at 0-15 finishing the point off with a beautiful backhand volley. 15-15
De Minaur holds comfortably and takes command of the set. 4-2.
The Australian De Minaur is absolutely firing today as he hits a beautiful forehand winner to make it 15-15.
Murray does well to hold as his serve looks really good. 4-3, still down a break.
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 2-3
Tuesday 20 June 2023 17:53 , Charlie Schoninger
Murray pushes a return short and De Minaur takes advantage crushing a forehand winner. 2-2.
Murray starts off his service strongly jumping out to a 30-0 lead.
De Minaur follows this up with two straight points of great ground strokes. 30-30.
De Minaur hits a beautiful lob at 40-30. Deuce.
Murray can’t handle De Minaur’s ground strokes and the Aussie breaks. 3-2
Andy Murray vs. Alex De Minaur: 2-1
Tuesday 20 June 2023 17:42 , Charlie Schoninger
Here. We. Go. Sir Andy Murray returns to Queen’s as five time champion and looks to put on a show.
Murray whips a second serve that De Minaur can’t handle and it’s 30-15.
Murray slices a backhand low that De Minaur can’t quite get over at the net. 40-15
Murray misses a standard forehand in the middle of the court and it’s 40-30.
A great serve down the tee creates a forehand winner for Sir Andy. He leads 1-0.
A little cat and mouse between the two at the net and Murray pushes a ball down the line to get the winner. 0-15
Murray flies a routine forehand long and it’s 15-15.
Shot! Murray fires a running down the line backhand that roots De Minaur in his place.
De Minaur hits a forehand halfway up the net and Murray quickly has two break points. 15-40
De Minaur saves both breakpoints. His forehand on the second just clipping the baseline. Deuce.
Murray forces a backhand error from De Minaur after ripping his return. Advantage Murray.
After a long rally, Murray challenges an out call successfully and we have break point again. Murray likely would have gotten the break if the call wasn’t made.
Deuce, Murray clearly not a happy camper after the missed call, as his backhand sails long bringing it back to deuce.
De Minaur plays a great point at the net and has the advantage.
Murray misses the backhand return and loses the game. 1-1
Murray fires two great serves and leads the game 30-0.
De Minaur’s backhand clips the line and Murray’s backhand fires into the net. 30-15.
30-40, De Minaur has a break point after Murray double faults at 30-30.
Huge! The Scot fires a serve down the tee and saves the break point.
Murray answers with the matches first ace. Advantage Murray.
The second serve to the body ties up De Minaur who fires the forehand into the net. 2-1
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(3)
Tuesday 20 June 2023 17:07 , Charlie Schoninger
Alcaraz plays a serve-and-volley and forces Rinderknech to push his shot just long. 6-1 Alcaraz and five match points.
The Frenchman saves both on his serves and we have 6-3 Alcaraz.
Match! Alcaraz gets his first win of the grass season as he hits a forehand winner past the Frenchman.
Both men should be proud of their performances today, as they put on a show for the packed Queen’s crowd.
Up next... crowd favourite and five time champion at Queen’s, Andy Murray.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 6-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 17:02 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech will start on serve.
Point! An insane first point ends in a sliding Alcaraz flicking a forehand winner cross court. The 20-year-old does have some magic to say the least. 1-0 Alcaraz
Alcaraz follows the point up with a great drop shot that Rinderknech just can’t get to. 2-0 Alcaraz.
Not this time! Alcaraz’s drop shot comes up well short and we are back on serve. Alcaraz 2-1
Point! The level has been insane in this tie- break with Alcaraz following up a brilliant lob with a forehand winner. 3-1 Alcaraz
Rinderknech can’t force the drop shot over the net and he has lost any control. 4-1 Alcaraz
Unlucky, Rinderknech’s return hits the net and can’t quite make it over. 5-1 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 6-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:57 , Charlie Schoninger
A long rally ends in an Alcaraz shank and it’s 0-15.
The Spaniard moves Rinderknech around well and forces the forehand miss. 15-15
Alcaraz’s serve out wide just clips the line and Rinderknech is sat watching. 30-15
40-15, A great second serve kicks high out wide and Rinderknech shanks it into the ground.
Rinderknech can’t return the serve and we are headed to a deciding set tie-break.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 5-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:53 , Charlie Schoninger
A Rinderknech return luckily drops on the baseline but he wastes the opportunity with a poor missed drop shot. 15-0
Alcaraz fires a forehand winner down the line to make it 30-0.
Alcaraz provides a great backhand slice that Rinderknech doesn’t even run for. 5-5
The net gets in Rinderknech’s way and the ball sails out. Unfortunate, but 0-15.
Alcaraz sails a backhand volley long. He would probably like to get the approach back. 15-15.
Another game of cat and mouse at the net between the two sees the game go to 30-15.
After firing a return long, Alcaraz finds his range and slaps a forehand return winner. 40-30.
Rinderknech fires a serve down the tee forcing a missed return. 6-5 and we may be on to a third set tiebreak.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 4-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:45 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech plays a great first point and ends it with a slashing forehand volley. 0-15
The Frenchman plays a very similar point but can’t finish the volley this time. 15-15.
Alcaraz has the advantage in the point but fires his forehand long from the service tee. 15-30
Shot! An insane pick up at the net from Alcaraz right when he needed it most. This could be a point to look back to. 30-30
Alcaraz shows soft hands and plays a great drop shot that Rinderknech can’t quite get to. 40-30
The Spaniard finishes the game in style with a beautiful and thunderous backhand winner down the line. 4-4
A serve-and-volley and missed return sees Rinderknech storm off to 30-0.
Rinderknech would like that one back as he clips a backhand volley into the net. 30-15
Two straight errors as the Frenchman slaps a forehand wide this time. 30-30
Rinderknech moves around the return awkwardly and can’t quite find his slice. Three straight from Alcaraz and break point. 30-40
Cool as a cucumber, Rinderknech fires an ace down the tee and we have deuce.
Two more great serves at deuces and Rinderknech takes the game. 5-4
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 3-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:36 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech starts the game off with a beautiful backhand pass. 0-15
30-15, two missed returns from Rinderknech give Alcaraz control.
40-15, Rinderknech fires a forehand long off the slice from Alcaraz.
The second serve to the body ties up Rinderknech and we are all even at 3-3 in the third.
A great forehand down the line from Alcaraz leads to a looping volley from Rinderknech that the Spaniard takes care of. 0-15
0-30, Alcaraz casually slaps a forehand return right by Rinderknech who can simply watch.
Rinderknech follows this up with an ace and big serve that Alcaraz can’t quite return. 30-30.
Another great backhand return from Alcaraz gives the Spaniard another break point. 30-40
Rinderknech comes up clutch as he provides a backhand down the line to force an Alcaraz error. Deuce.
Deuce again. Faced with advantage Rinderknech, Alcaraz is forced to the net via a drop shot and plays a beautiful ball down the line.
Game Rinderknech! The Frenchman bypasses a break point and stays ahead at 4-3 in the third.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 2-3
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:26 , Charlie Schoninger
Alcaraz starts the game off with an ace and fiery forehand winner cross court. 30-0
An uncharacteristic miss from Alcaraz as he had the whole court for his volley but he finds the net. 30-15.
40-15, A great point between the two players ends in a Rinderknech shot going just a few centimeters wide.
Game! Alcaraz plays his service game with some flair as he ends it with a backhand volley winner off his serve.
30-0, Rinderknech does extraordinarily well to get to two volleys at the net and ends the point with a smash while falling back. The Frenchman has shown great skills at the net throughout this match.
3-2, Rinderknech holds to love.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5, 1-2
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:20 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech reads the Alcaraz lob and starts the set off with a smash winner. 15-0.
Two points at the net see one point go to each man. Alcaraz looking a lot sharper here. 15-30
Alcaraz rips the return which leads Rinderknech to make a tough pick up, Alcaraz then uses his forehand to fire back a winner. 15-40., two break points.
Rinderknech saves both as Alcaraz misses two backhand returns. Deuce.
The serve of Rinderknech bails him out as he doesn’t have to do much to win the game. 1-0
15-15, Rinderknech plays a beautiful slice drop shot that Alcaraz has no chance to do damage with.
15-30, Alcaraz sees a forehand return fire right back at him that he can’t quite pick up.
15-40, Alcaraz in some trouble as his attempt to serve-and-volley goes awry. Two break points.
A good rally that Rinderknech seemed to control ends with the Frenchman committing an unforced error. One more chance.
Break! Rinderknech plays a great backhand as Alcaraz runs to the net and forces the Spaniard to miss. 2-0
15-15, Alcaraz plays a ridiculous shot deep that forces a tweener from Rinderknech which Alcaraz puts away.
15-30, A great Alcaraz return forces a moving Rinderknech to miss.
30-30, Alcaraz has an opportunity for an open forehand cross court but just can’t execute. He’ll regret that one.
Another great return forces a Rinderknech miss at the net. Break point Alcaraz.
Break! Alcaraz forces a break back as he somehow returns Rinderknech’s serve and the Frenchman fires the backhand long.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 7-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:02 , Charlie Schoninger
Alcaraz executes the serve-and-volley perfectly. 15-0.
RInderknech plays a great whipped backhand cross court that stumps Alcaraz at the net. 15-15.
30-15, Both players play a drop shot but Rinderknech’s second falls short at the net.
40-15, After a tasty forehand Alcaraz moves to the net and hits a pretty volley winner. Two set points upcoming.
Alcaraz squanders both chances as he hits a forehand into the net to go to deuce.
A beautiful drop shot slips up Rinderknech and we have another set point for Alcaraz.
Set! A great rally ends in Alcaraz hitting a backhand cross court winner. Alcaraz really turned it on late in this set and we have a third set on the way!
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 6-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:54 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech plays a great point where he ends up yet again with a winner at the net. 0-15
Huge! Alcaraz wins a much needed point as he picks up a Rinderknech forehand beautifully. 15-15
40-15, a second serve ace fools Rinderknech and leads to a big fall. The Frenchman appears to be a bit shaken up but he is up and stretching it off.
5-5, Alcaraz fires a serve out wide and after ten games we have ten holds in this second set.
A little rally at the net ends in Alcaraz guessing correctly and putting the volley away. 0-15
Alcaraz gets a needed big return and fires a cross court backhand winner to follow it up. 0-30
Wow, the pressure may have gotten to Rinderknech as he fires a short forehand miles out. Three break points for Alcaraz.
Shot! Rinderknech saves the first, but can’t save the second, as Alcaraz whips a beautiful forehand down the line. 6-5 Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 4-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:45 , Charlie Schoninger
An awkward serve at the body sees Rinderknech hit the ball right into the ground. 15-0.
Alcaraz takes his frustration out on the smash and is looking good this game. 30-0.
A good rally ends in Alcaraz slipping deep into the court but he seemingly would have lost the point anyways. 30-15
4-4, Alcaraz forces two straight misses off the first serve and we are back even.
30-0, two big first serves give Rinderknech control.
The Alcaraz flair shows up here as he fakes a cross court flick and goes down the line. 30-15
5-4, Rinderknech continues to come to the net on serve and continues to find success.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 3-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:38 , Charlie Schoninger
15-0, Alcaraz brings Rinderknech to the net and guesses right on the Frenchman’s pass providing for a backhand volley winner
40-15, Two missed returns from Rinderknech are followed by a great return which forces an Alcaraz miss.
A long rally leads in another unforced forehand error from Alcaraz. 40-30.
3-3, Alcaraz fires a needed ace out wide and evens the second set back up.
Alcaraz shanks the backhand lob attempt giving the first point of the game to Rinderknech. 15-0
15-15, Alcaraz’s powerful groundstrokes are too much for Rinderknech as he pummels a volley into the net.
4-3, two great serves and a forehand miss give Rinderknech the game. Seven games, seven holds thus far in the second set.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 2-3
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:31 , Charlie Schoninger
A great 1-2 for Alcaraz as he comes in to hit a forehand winner after the short return of serve. 15-0
Rinderknech fires a backhand return at Alcaraz’s feet which forces a missed half-volley. 15-15.
40-15, two good serves from Alcaraz puts the Spaniard in good position for the game.
2-2, Alcaraz fires an ace out wide and he evens the second set.
Rinderknech plays a great point at the net and finishes with a backhand winner down the line. 15-0
A huge second serve kicker out wide gives Alcaraz no chance. Alcaraz follows this up with a speedy return at the Frenchman’s feet. 30-15
Two missed returns from Alcaraz wraps up another hold for the Frenchman. 3-2 and control for Rinderknech.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6, 1-2
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:24 , Charlie Schoninger
It’s Rinderknech’s time to get lucky with the net as his volley falls just short of Alcaraz’s range. 15-0
Rinderknech continues to use his serve-and-volley and is finding success. 40-0.
A strong smash finishes the love hold for the Frenchman. 1-0
Point! What a shot from the Frenchman, a down the line running pass just clips the line. 0-15
Alcaraz really looks to be struggling as he hits an unforced forehand error. 0-30
Well needed, Alcaraz plays a good point that ends with a backhand volley winner. 15-30.
Alcaraz hits a great second serve that kicks high to the Rinderknech backhand and forces a miss. 30-30.
A little of Alcaraz’s patented cat and mouse where he plays the drop shot and finishes with the lob wins the Spaniard the game. 1-1.
15-0, Rinderknech plays a beautiful jumping backhand volley off the serve.
30-15, Alcaraz misses the return at 15-0, but plays a great backhand winner down the line at 15-15.
Rinderknech holds again for 2-1. One wouldn’t guess the Frenchman is the Lucky Loser as he looks more than comfortable on centre court.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:20 , Jack Rathborn
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:12 , Charlie Schoninger
A good point from Rinderknech as he provides a great return and ends it with a volley winner. 0-15
Alcaraz gets extremely lucky with a net cord as his shot that appeared to be going out, floats in short, and Rinderknech touches the net in pursuit. 15-15
Carlitos having difficulty with his first serve and ground strokes in general. He faces another two break points and these are for the set.
Wow, Rinderknech controls the point and forces a backhand miss. Rinderknech take the point, game, and set. 6-4 Rinderknech.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:07 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech watches another return winner go by as Alcaraz slaps a forehand cross court. 0-15
Alcaraz forces another miss at the net from Rinderknech and he looks to break right back. 0-30.
An ace and a big first serve puts the game back at 30-30. Rinderknech continues to come up clutch in the big moments.
Alcaraz misses the backhand return and then forces a miss at the net off the backhand return. Deuce.
Another backhand return from Alcaraz… is a beauty down the line that gives Rinderknech no chance. Advantance Alcaraz.
Yet again! Alcaraz’s backhand return on show as he hits another winner off the second serve.
Rinderknech understandably upset at the missed opportunity.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 4-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:07 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech watches another return winner go by as Alcaraz slaps a forehand cross court. 0-15
Alcaraz forces another miss at the net from Rinderknech and he looks to break right back. 0-30.
An ace and a big first serve puts the game back at 30-30. Rinderknech continues to come up clutch in the big moments.
Alcaraz misses the backhand return and then forces a miss at the net off the backhand return. Deuce.
Another backhand return from Alcaraz… is a beauty down the line that gives Rinderknech no chance. Advantance Alcaraz.
Yet again! Alcaraz’s backhand return on show as he hits another winner off the second serve.
Rinderknech understandably upset at the missed opportunity.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 3-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 15:01 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech slips when bracing for the Alcaraz drop shot but it just hits the top of the net. 0-15
A bad miss of the forehand from Alcaraz and he appears to be in some trouble in this game. 0-30.
Alcaraz unleashes a huge forehand but it goes just wide and he now faces three break points. 0-40.
The Spaniard misses a smash to end a point that had it all as Rinderknech breaks to love and has control of the set.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 3-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:57 , Charlie Schoninger
15-15, a return miss from Rinderknech is followed by an Alcaraz unforced error that runs wide.
A brilliant second serve return from Rinderknech is unreturnable for Alcaraz. 15-30, door’s open for Rinderknech.
Alcaraz comes up with a timely serve that can’t be returned. Back even at 30-30.
An ace and missed return of the second serve gives Alcaraz the game. 3-3 after 19 minutes.
Rinderknech starts the game wit his first miss at the net. 0-15
0-30, Alcaraz wins another point as Rinderknech runs to the net, this time with a forehand pass. Rinderknech now 7/9 on net points.
15-30, Rinderknech forces a missed forehand return off of his first serve.
15-40, the first breakpoints of the match come up as Rinderknech misses another volley. That’s three in this game after the Frenchman won his first seven.
Rinderknech saves both break points as Alcaraz can’t get the first serves in play. Deuce.
A ridiculous slice return floats by Rinderknech as he watches it go past. Third break point of the game for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz can’t get another first serve in and the game is back to deuce.
Rinderknech guesses right and anticipates the cross court forehand from Alcaraz putting a way a volley. The Frenchman will be very pleased with the hold as he bypassed three breakpoints.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 2-3
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:46 , Charlie Schoninger
30-0, Alcaraz starts the game with a ripping backhand winner and follows with an ace.
Alcaraz holds to love again and looks to be moving well on the grass.
A bad backhand miss of the Rinderknech second serve from Alcaraz is followed by a great serve-and-volley from Rinderknech. 30-0.
Rinderknech shows off his touch yet again at the net as he plays a nice volley to stump Alcaraz. Rinderknech holds to love as he hits another ace on the kick serve. 3-2 Rinderknech
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech: 1-2
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:39 , Charlie Schoninger
Rinderknech starts the match off with two big serves and leads 30-0.
The matches first rally ends in a forced forehand error from Rinderknech. 30-15
Rinderknech employs the serve-and-volley which wins the opening game for the Frenchman. 1-0 Rinderknech
Alcaraz provides an ace down the tee to get his first service game to 30-0.
Alcaraz plays to the grass and uses a serve-and-volley of his own. Alcaraz holds to love and evens the match up 1-1.
A brilliant backhand return off the Frenchman’s second serve wins Alcaraz the point. 0-15
Another backhand return and following cross court forehand wins Alcaraz the point. He has control here, 0-30.
15-30, Rinderknech answers with a great serve out wide.
30-30, The Frenchman delivers a great serve to the body and shows great touch at the net hitting a forehand volley winner.
Rinderknech holds again as both men are showing a good bit of quality. 2-1
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Rinderknech
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:29 , Charlie Schoninger
Carlos Alcaraz plays his first match on grass since losing the Wimbledon round of 16 versus Jannik Sinner. This will be just his seventh ever ATP level match on grass and first ever at Queen’s
Arthur Fils withdrew before the match so Alcaraz is set to play Frenchman and Lucky Loser Arthur Rinderknech.
Queen’s fans should be ready for Alcaraz magic, which should take over centre court in just a few minutes time.
Head to BBC2 or Amazon Prime Tennis to watch the match.
Queen’s 2023: Rune vs Cressy
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:10 , Jack Rathborn
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 7-6(3)
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:09 , Charlie Schoninger
5-2, Cressy forces the miss off of his first serve.
6-2, Rune has really picked up his level here in the second set tie-break as he hits another forehand winner cross court as Cressy charged to the net.
6-3, the Dane can’t capitalize on his first match point as he fires a backhand long.
The match ends with the very thing that came to define it… a Cressy double fault. Rune didn’t look great at moments but he will be very happy coming up with his first grass ATP win.
Rune will face Ryan Peniston next who he lost to last year at Eastbourne.
Cressy will be disappointed in his play and now is on an eleven-match losing streak.
Alcaraz up next on centre court…
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 6-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:04 , Charlie Schoninger
Rune begins the tie-break on serve.
Cressy misses a point-blank forehand volley and Rune leads 1-0 in the tie-break.
2-0 Rune, Cressy provides a great serve-and-volley but its not enough as Rune whips a forehand cross court. Point!
3-1, Cressy holds on serve but can’t put Rune’s first serve in play. Needs this point.
4-1, A great return from Cressy is squandered as he fires a forehand into the lower part of the net.
5-1, Rune provides the shot of the match as he fires a backhand return cross court. This match looks all but over.
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 6-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 14:00 , Charlie Schoninger
Cressy starts the game off with a double fault, but follows this up with a win on his first serve. 15-15
A great forehand by Rune whizzes past Cressy at the net. 15-30, Rune two points from victory.
Cressy responds with a big first serve which doesn’t quite make it over. A big save, 30-30.
Cressy lets out a scream of frustration as he double faults yet again. Match point for Rune on Cressy’s serve.
Unfazed, Cressy rips another second serve, this one lands in and forces a miss. Deuce.
Cressy forces a miss at deuce but brings it right back as he hits his twelfth double fault. Deuce again.
In for our third deuce after Rune hits a beautiful forehand pass.
Rune gets a lucky net-cord at deuce but can’t capitalize as he misses a backhand. Advantage Cressy.
A missed pick-up at the net by Cressy brings the game back to its fourth deuce.
Deuce again, a missed return from Rune is followed up by a rocket at Cressy’s feet which he can’t handle.
A Cressy ace gives him the advantage which he capitalizes on with a Rune forced error. Headed to a second straight tie-break.
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 6-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:48 , Charlie Schoninger
Cressy executes a classic serve-and-volley and he leads 15-0.
A badly missed backhand volley evens the scoring at 15-15. Cressy isn’t looking all that confident, he needs help from his serve.
He gets exactly that as Rune fires a backhand return long. 30-15.
Cressy gets help from two more good serves and the second set is all even at 5-5.
A brilliant backhand return from Cressy and it’s 0-15.
Rune falls to the ground as Cressy fires a backhand which leads to the forehand winner. 0-30
Rune doesn’t hold back his excitement at the Cressy miss as he lets out a few screams. 15-30.
Cressy has seemingly come alive in this game and dominates the rally finishing it with a volley winner. 15-40, two break points.
Rune saves the first after a backhand approach hits the net. Cressy should have had the break there.
Rune saves the second with an ace down the tee. Cressy needed that badly, Deuce.
Two good serves from Rune and he holds to make it 6-5. Cressy doesn’t take advantage of opportunities again in this set and will have to serve to stay in the match.
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 5-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:38 , Charlie Schoninger
A missed second serve return and big ace has Cressy leading 30-0.
Another ace and missed return from Rune leads to a quick game for Cressy. 4-4
Rune starts off his service game with a miss and big first serve. 15-15
Cressy finds a good first serve return and leads to a missed pickup from Rune. 15-30
30-40. A missed drop-shot from Rune leads to Cressy’s second break point of the match.
Rune responds with a big ace to save break point. Deuce.
A deep return from Cressy on the first serve but the American can’t keep his second shot from going long. Advantage Rune.
Rune serves a nice kicker on his second serve and forces the miss. Rune gets out of the game unscathed and leads 5-4.
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 4-3
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:31 , Charlie Schoninger
Two first serve points won for Cressy and it’s quickly 30-0.
Cressy bombs another second serve and forces a Rune miss. 40-15
Another ace for Cressy which makes his tally eight for the match. 3-3 in the second.
15-15, Rune follows up a double fault with great 1-2 play as he hits a forehand winner.
15-30, Rune misses his forehand way long and Cressy looks to capitalize.
30-30, Cressy didn’t hear the memo as he fires a return long.
Rune moves Cressy all around the court and finishes the point off with a volley winner. Back in control at 40-30.
An uncharacteristic second serve ace and Rune leads 4-3 in the second.
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 3-2
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:24 , Charlie Schoninger
Cressy fires another double fault and it’s getting to be a bit painful. He’s up to 9.
Rune misses a routine second serve routine and we have 15-15.
Another second serve point win for Cressy at the net and he leads 30-15. The American seems to have taken some pace off of his second-serve which looks to be working.
Two straight aces including one on his second serve and it’s 2-2.
Rune leads 40-15 in the fifth game of this set as he continues to serve quite well.
Cressy forces a forehand error from Rune after a long slice filled rally.
Cressy can’t return Rune’s first serve and the second-set is now 3-2 Rune.
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4), 2-1
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:16 , Charlie Schoninger
Rune plays a great first service game and leads the second-set 1-0. The 20-year-old Rune looks to be a lot more comfortable now and feels to be in control of this match.
15-30, Cressy loses two of three points on serve at the net, the third of which he had a wide-open forehand at the net. An inexcusable miss.
Cressy follows this up with an ace and solid point at the net. 40-30.
Cressy holds on his second serve and the set is back even at 1-1.
Rune fires a double fault of his own and starts the game off 0-15.
Cressy misses three straight returns, one off the first serve, two off of the second and Rune leads 40-15.
40-30, Rune misses a routine slice and adds an unforced error to his tally.
A good serve leads to a short return and Rune puts it away with his fore-hand. 2-1 Rune
Rune vs. Cressy: 7- 6(4)
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:05 , Charlie Schoninger
Rune hit’s a big first serve and he’s back on top 4-3.
Cressy follows this up with a big first serve of his own and we are back even at 4-4.
Rune returns a big second serve and forces a Cressy miss at the net. Rune now in control at 5-4 in the tie-break on his own serve.
Rune takes the two points on his serve and takes the first set.
After leading 5-2 early in the first ,Cressy should be really disappointed not to come away with that set.
Rune- Cressy: Tie-break
Tuesday 20 June 2023 13:01 , Charlie Schoninger
A quick hold from Rune and we are off to a tie-break.
Cressy starts off with yet another double fault and Rune leads 1-0.
Cressy plays a great return point and ends it with a powerful forehand winner. 1-1 in the tie-break.
A bad miss on Rune’s second-serve and Cressy lets out a grunt of frustration. Rune leads 2-1.
Cressy’s powerful second serve works for both his service points this time, as Cressy puts in two volley winners to make it 3-2.
Rune hits a great forehand winner off of his second-serve and we have 3-3 at the change of ends.
Rune vs. Cressy: 5-6
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:53 , Charlie Schoninger
30-0 Rune after a missed return from Cressy and unforced backhand error. Rune seems to be taking a lot off of his ground strokes trying to elongate rallies.
Rune misses another forehand approach and we have 30-15
Game Rune! We have 5-5 in the first set. Rune still not playing his best but looks to have settled in.
30-0, Cressy wins two straight first-serve points and he’s up to 17/18 on the match.
Two more double fault’s for Cressy and he’s up to his seventh on the set.
Rune fires a great backhand as Cressy comes to the net and the Danish youngster has another break point.
A big serve from Cressy leads to the first break point saves from either player. Deuce.
Cressy’s seventh ace of the set as he is now 21/22 on first serves and leads 6-5.
Holger Rune vs. Maxime Cressy: 4-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:44 , Charlie Schoninger
An ace and missed backhand from Cressy leads to 30-0 on Rune’s serve.
A good serve from Rune and another backhand winner from Cressy has us at 40-15.
Rune uses a drop shot and plays a little cat and mouse game with Cressy giving the game to Rune.
Cressy serves for the set at 5-3 after only twenty-nine minutes.
Classic Cressy as we have 15-30 after a bomb of a first serve and two straight double faults. Rune has a big opportunity here to get back in this set.
Cressy doesn’t stop firing as he has his third straight double fault. Rune has two break points.
Cressy sees a volley go right into the net and after a really poor game from Cressy we are back on serve.
Holger Rune vs. Maxime Cressy: 2-5
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:37 , Charlie Schoninger
Rune who seems to be trying to get through this game quickly puts together three good service points and is back at 40-0.
A great backhand cross from Cressy and we have 40-15. His first great groundstroke winner of the match.
Rune responds with an Ace and we have 4-2. 4 Aces from Cressy and 3 from Rune so far.
Two good serves from Cressy which sees his Ace total move to 5 and we have 30-0
Cressy continues to use a first serve as his second and sees success. A quick hold for Cressy as it’s now 5-2 Cressy.
Holger Rune vs. Maxime Cressy: 1-4
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:32 , Charlie Schoninger
After storming out to a comfortable 40-0 lead Cressy come back with two good points... 40-30 on Rune’s serve.
A bad shank from Rune after a short return from Cressy and we have another deuce.
A good return from Cressy off the second serve and missed approach shot from Rune. We have our first break point of the match!
Cressy pushes back a good Rune serve but once again Rune fires an unforced error. Break Cressy!
15-15…a Cressy double fault and missed Rune return.
A good return from Cressy off the second serve and missed approach shot from Rune. We have our first break point of the match!
Cressy pushes back a good Rune serve but once again Rune fires an unforced error. Break Cressy!
15-15…a Cressy double fault and missed Rune return.
Three more good serves and quick points sees Cressy in control of this first set.
The Dane isn’t looking any more comfortable on grass and there is room for worry
Holger Rune vs. Maxime Cressy: 1-2
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:22 , Charlie Schoninger
Good ground ground strokes from Rune in his first serving game and he leads 30-0.
Rune follows up this up with an ace and has three game points. Rune forces the forehand error from Cressy and we are back on the Americans serve.
15-30 as Rune fires back two straight serves at Cressy which he can’t return.
The American follows this up with two of his patented serve-and-volley’s and we have 40-30.
Third time is not the charm for Cressy as his volley goes into the net... Deuce.
Two good serves from Cressy and he holds a game that might have him feeling a bit nervous... onto Rune’s serve.
Holger Rune vs. Maxime Cressy: 0-1
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:14 , Charlie Schoninger
Here we go.... The 1.98m Cressy starts the match off on serve and begins with an ace and subsequent double fault.
Two more aces from 30-15 and Cressy holds comfortably.
Holger Rune vs. Maxime Cressy
Tuesday 20 June 2023 12:07 , Jack Rathborn
Queen’s second seed and world no. 6 Holger Rune faces off against big American Maxime Cressy as the tournament’s first centre court match of the day.
While on paper the match appears to be in Rune’s favor the young Dane has no ATP tour level wins on grass and Cressy’s traditional serve-and-volley style suits the grass well.
The match will be a great test for Rune and should be a good predictor to see if Rune will find any success at his second-ever Wimbledon in a few weeks’ time.
BBC iPLAYER will start its coverage of Queen’s from 13:00 BST onwards so those who want to watch the first of hour of this clash will have to head to Amazon Prime Tennis.
Look forward to a great match ahead!
Queens Day 2: Star-studded lineup of Alcaraz, Rune, and Sir Andy Murray set to take on centre court
Tuesday 20 June 2023 11:58 , Jack Rathborn
British summer has arrived and brought with it the beautiful British grass season. As always, Queen’s kicks us off which leads into Wimbledon in just a couple weeks time.
Day 1 of Queen’s saw three British men take the courts with two coming out victorious. Cameron Norrie and Ryan Peniston prevailed over Miomir Kecmanovic and Ugo Humbert respectively, with Dan Evans not able to overcome American Sebastian Korda.
Today features two more Brits at Queen’s with Sir Andy Murray returning and Liam Broady set to face off against Adrian Mannarinno within the hour.
Queen’s is the first grass test of the season for many of this year’s current top 10 as Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune the tournament’s top two seeds play back-to-back on centre court.
Queen’s Order of Play
Tuesday 20 June 2023 11:31 , Jamie Braidwood
Centre Court
(from 12 noon BST)
Maxime Cressy vs Holger Rune (2)
followed by....
Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs Arthur Fils
Alex de Minaur (7) vs Andy Murray
Bernabe Zapata Miralles vs Taylor Fritz (3)
Good morning
Tuesday 20 June 2023 11:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray begins his Queen’s campaign against Alex de Minaur as the former British No 1 continues his Wimbledon preparations and looks to extend his winning run on grass.
Murray is a five-time winner at Queen’s and arrives at the tournament in resurgent form following titles at Surbiton and Nottingham. The 36-year-old wants to secure a seeded ranking ahead of Wimbledon but faces a significant step-up in class against the Australian seventh seed De Minaur, who has won all three of their previous meetings.
It’s set to be Murray’s toughest challenge on the grass so far this season, and a physical test as well as he enters the opening round of Queen’s on the back of 10 matches in 14 days.
Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune get their grass-court campaigns underway after Cameron Norrie, the British No 1, got off to a winning start against Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday.
