Carlos Alcaraz carries on where he left off on grass as he wins Queen’s opener

GOOD FORM CONTINEUS: Carlos Alcaraz beat Francisco Cerundolo. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Carlos Alcaraz began the defence of his cinch Championship crown with a straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo.

The reigning king of Queen’s, and Wimbledon champion, stretched his winning streak on grass to 13 matches with a 6-1 7-5 victory.