Second seed Alex de Minaur experienced a first-round defeat at Queen's Club on Tuesday, falling to Lorenzo Musetti while reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz prepared to enter the competition. De Minaur, who reached the finals last year, started strong by winning the first set but ultimately lost 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 to his Italian opponent.
Coming into the tournament fresh from his victory at the 's-Hertogenbosch grass-court event in the Netherlands, the 25-year-old de Minaur struggled to maintain his momentum. Despite an impressive start, he managed to win only six more games throughout the remainder of the match.
Meanwhile, French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to face Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina later on Tuesday, aiming to defend his title ahead of Wimbledon. The event also features British players Andy Murray and Jack Draper, the latter having recently secured his first ATP title in Stuttgart.
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