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.