Thrilling Tournament at Queen’s Club
The second day of the thrilling tournament at the Queen’s Club is set to feature star player Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning champion and top seed of 2023. Alcaraz will step onto the grass to face fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Following last year’s victory, Jack Draper, seeded second, will also make his return, taking on the unconventional Jenson Brooksby from the United States to kick off his grass season.
Match Schedule
The tournament schedule for the day includes several key matches: American Taylor Fritz, seeded third, and sixth seed Ben Shelton will be among those opening their campaigns today, along with fifth seed Alex de Minaur.
Here is the complete order of play for Tuesday, June 17:
Order of Play
Andy Murray Arena (starting at 12pm BST):
- Alex de Minaur [5] vs Jiri Lehecka
- Jenson Brooksby vs Jack Draper [2]
- Carlos Alcaraz [1] vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Corentin Moutet [Q] vs Taylor Fritz [3]
Court 1 (starting at 12pm BST):
- Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetschi Perricard
- Arthur Rinderknech [LL] vs Ben Shelton [6]
- Jordan Thompson vs Jaume Munar
- Gabriel Diallo vs Billy Harris [WC]
Broadcast Information
Jack Draper is expected to play second on the main court, likely around 1:30pm depending on the length of the preceding match. Fans in the UK can catch the action live on BBC Two starting at 1pm, with additional coverage available on BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, and BBC Sport. The men’s tournament runs through Sunday, June 22, promising days filled with competitive tennis.
