Queen's LIVE: Draper, Harris, Musetti - scores, results & stream (2024)

Live Reporting

Emily Salley

1. Draper ends Alcaraz's title defence bid at Queen'spublished at 16:04 21 June

   16:04 21 June

   Draper v Paul

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   New British men's number one Jack Draper earned a brilliant victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's.

   The 22-year-old won 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 in the second round.

   Spain's Alcaraz, 21, saved three match points at 5-2 before Draper served out from 0-30 to the delight of an ecstatic home crowd.

   Beating the world number two - who claimed the French Open earlier this month - is the biggest win of Draper's career by ranking.

   He also ended three-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz's streak of 13 straight wins on grass.

   Full report.

2. Watch Queen's live on BBCpublished at 16:01 21 June

   16:01 21 June

   Draper v Paul

   BBC Two

   Jack Draper and Tommy Paul have just arrived on centre court.

   You can watch Queen's live on BBC Two right now, or you can click the 'watch live' button at the top of this page to tune in.

3. Draper looking to continue hot streak at Queen'spublished at 15:59 21 June

   15:59 21 June

   Draper v Paul

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   What a week it has been for Jack Draper.

   On Sunday, he won his very first ATP title in Stuttgart.

   On Monday, it was confirmed he was the new British number one.

   On Tuesday, the 22-year-old claimed a comfortable win over Argentina's Mariano Navone at Queen's.

   And on Thursday, he defeated Wimbledon winner and defending Queen's champion Carlos Alcaraz.

   Not bad, eh? Let's see what Friday has in store...

4. Highlights: Draper knocks out defending champion Alcarazpublished at 14:12 21 June

   14:12 21 June

   BBC Sport

   Watch highlights as Great Britain's Jack Draper pulls off a stunning straight-set victory over Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's.

5. Get Inspired: How to get into tennispublished at 12:56 20 June

   12:56 20 June

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   How do I start?

   • There are over 20,000 tennis courts across the United Kingdom. Getting going is pretty easy, whether you're starting out or coming back to the game, there's a level to suit everyone, external.
   • Thousands of clubs and park courts, external around the country can provide racquets and balls if you don't have your own.
   • Once you're feeling confident, there is a Local Tennis League, external system to get involved with near you. There are more than 150 leagues and over 15,000 players of all levels and abilities across the UK.
   • If you've been inspired by Emma LTA Youth, external is a fun entry point for kids aged 4-11, giving parents the chance to join in too, with an accredited coach.
   • If you need a different introduction to tennis,, external there are some fun routes to try, including Walking Tennis, Padel, Tennis Xpress, and Pair & Play, specifically for women.

   What is it?

   • The aim of the game is pretty simple; hit a tennis ball over the net, making sure to keep it inside the designated lines.
   • If your opponent fails to return the ball back over the net to you, you win the point. You can play with two people (one-on-one), or with four (two-on-two) on different surfaces, including grass, hard court, carpet and clay.

   Is it for me?

   • The simple pleasures of whacking a ball over a net are not to be underestimated. It's an addictive and fun way to get fit, with many different variations to suit people of all ages and abilities.
   • As well as being extremely social, tennis is a non-impact sport which improves bone-density and flexibility of muscles and joints.

   What to expect when I start?

   • Tennis will give you an all-round workout and help you stay fit, building your leg muscles as you run around the court.
   • You will improve your hand-eye co-ordination, build upper body muscles and increase stamina as you run around the court.
   • The British weather isn't the most reliable, but there are options to play indoors or floodlit courts, external throughout the year.
   • Tennis can be adapted for any level of ability, as well as for players with different disabilities.Wheelchair tennis can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to racquets or balls, and there are many different options for those with other disabilities to play.
   • The LTA, external caters for and champions wheelchair tennis, and also offers subsidised camps featuring learning-disability, deaf and visually-impaired tennis.
   • There is also Mini Tennis, external for children aged 3-10, with smaller courts, nets and racquets and lower-bouncing balls.
   • Tennis players need coaches, external, and that's a great way to get involved with the sport.

   To get you in the mood ...