Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, began his title defense at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight-sets victory over Francisco Cerundolo, extending his winning streak on grass to 13 matches. Despite a slow start in the second set, Alcaraz saved three set points and secured the win. Andy Murray, in what could be his farewell at Queen's, won his 1,000th Tour-level match by defeating Alexei Popyrin. Murray, considering retirement after Wimbledon or the Olympics, emphasized the importance of gaining confidence and match practice for the upcoming tournaments. Alcaraz, after winning the French Open, now focuses on Wimbledon, aiming to continue his success on different surfaces and further improve his game for upcoming challenges.