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Matteo Berrettini and Denis Shapovalov Lead the Queen’s Championships Draw, Andy Murray to Face Benoit Paire in R1
As the clay-court season comes to an end on Sunday, June 13, at the French Open 2021, fans will be ready for some grass-court action from the next day. The Queen’s Club Championships 2021 will inaugurate the grass swing, with the main event starting on June 14.
Italian World No.9 Matteo Berrettini will lead the players’ field in Queens. Subsequently, Canadian rising star Denis Shapovalov is the second seed this year.
Significantly, the record-five-time champion Andy Murray is a wildcard entrant for the tournament. Also, it is his comeback tournament on the ATP Tour after playing in Rotterdam in March.
Moreover, the tournament has recently announced the draw for the main event. Who will meet whom in this tune-up event for Wimbledon Championships 2021?
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Andy Murray receives tough path in Queen’s Club Championships 2021
The top two seeds, Berrettini and Shapovalov, took their place at the top and bottom half of the draw. While the Italian would meet compatriot Stefano Travaglia, the Canadian aspirant will meet veteran Spaniard Feliciano Lopez.
Concerningly, the three-time Grand Slam champion Murray and World No.40 Paire will play in the first round at Queen’s. If the Britain professional manages to win against Paire, he might potentially meet the top seed in the second round.
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Besides, Daniel Evans, Alex De Minaur, Fabio Fognini, Marin Cilic are also in Murray’s half. The 19-year-old Jannik Sinner and Australian Open 2021 semifinalist Aslan Karatsev are favorites in the bottom half.
Without a doubt, most players might need a transitional time from clay to grass. It is the only advantage that Murray has as he will come with fresh legs in Queen’s.
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Interesting matches to look forward to in Queen’s
This year, the tournament will run as cinch Championships, a new title sponsor. Moreover, it is an ATP 500 event with 32 players in the main event.
Inarguably, fans will turn up for Murray’s return against Paire in the opening-round match. Other than that, the battle between Evans and Australian Alexei Popyrin would be interesting to match.
Considering the season’s performance, Sinner and Berrettini appear as the potential finalists of the tournament. However, tennis is a sport that only favors the best player on the day.
Hopefully, a lot of intriguing matchups will unfold in Queen’s as the tournament goes deep. The final will take place on June 20.
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