Following his summer trip to Ibiza, 2023 Queen’s champion Carlos Alcaraz returns to the tour today in the Andy Murray Arena.
He was meant to start his grass-court season against fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who’s pulled out due to illness.
His withdrawal comes just a few days after his wedding in Marbella.
The world number two will now face lucky loser from qualifying; world number 86 Australian Adam Walton.
Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling final at Roland Garros earlier this month.
There, he saved three championship points before going on to win.
He admits it still hasn’t sunk in.