Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Queen's Club

After their practice set was cut short, there was a little time for Murray and Alcaraz to have a side-helping of fun with the serious business of professional tennis.

The pair lined up side-by-side on the baseline, practising their serves and aiming at empty cans positioned as targets.

Alcaraz wiped a couple out, before taking a seat and intently watching Murray do his thing.

The 21-year-old Spaniard even looked to be filming - a sign of his admiration for his fellow three-time major champion.

When Murray pinged one of the aluminium cans, Alcaraz turned into coach and motivator.

"That's much better!" he smiled with Murray grinning back in return.

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Andrew Castle
BBC Sport tennis commentator on BBC Two

Against Raonic, an early break and the set can be gone. You cannot drop serve on this surface against the big servers.

Early pressure, well handled. Cam Norrie gets himself to safety with an ace down the middle to take the opening game.

Cameron Norrie is first to serve at Queen's Club and he makes a smooth start, taking charge at 30-0.

However, Milos Raonic gets himself level before a double fault hands the Canadian an early break point.

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On the opposite side of the net to 2021 runner-up Cameron Norrie today is 2016 finalist Milos Raonic.

The Canadian, Wimbledon runner-up to Andy Murray eight years ago, has won both their previous meetings and reached the ‘s-Hertogenbosch quarter-final last week.

Raonic ended 2016 at a career-high third in the world, but is currently ranked 186.

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Cameron Norrie lost his position as the British number one after a shock loss to world number 773 Jack Pinnington Jones in last week.

The 28-year-old has dropped to 39 in the world rankings, having failed to reach a final in any tournament in 2024.

The former world number eight was beaten by 57-ranked Pavel Kotov in the first round of the French Open in May, after beginning the year by reaching the Australian Open fourth round.

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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Queen's Club

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Tucked away behind the canvas-covered temporary stand on centre court, Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz practised together.

A lunchtime treat for the switched-on fans in the hospitality area overlooking the court.

Murray edged a practice set 5-3, according to a Spanish journalist who was scoring - with the help of Alcaraz's dad Carlos senior.

Encouraging signs for 37-year-old Murray that he can still mix it with the reigning Queen's and Wimbledon champion.

Of course, transferring that on to the match court is a different kettle of fish.

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Cameron Norrie is joined by Jack Draper, Dan Evans, Andy Murray and Billy Harris in the main draw at Queen's Club.

Norrie has been replaced as British men's number one by Draper, who won his first ATP title at the Stuttgart Open on Sunday by beating Italy’s Matteo Berrettini.

Draper is in line to meet Wimbledon champion and world number two Carlos Alcaraz of Spain if both get through their first-round matches.

He faces Argentine Mariano Navone on Tuesday, while Alcaraz takes on Francisco Cerundolo.

Murray also begins his campaign on Tuesday, against Australian qualifier Alexei Popyrin.

Evans meets American Brandon Nakashima, while fellow wildcard Harris plays Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

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The grass court season is in full swing and Wimbledon is now just a fortnight away!

Today the action is under way at Queen’s Club, and shortly Britain's Cameron Norrie will be taking to centre court against former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic of Canada.

The sun has even come out. Scenes.

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There will be British interest from Cam Norrie, Jack Draper, Dan Evans and the returning Andy Murray.

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The 2024 event get under way at the Queen's Club in West Kensington on Monday with an enviable line-up of talent taking to the court.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz looks to defend his title, while world number 10 Grigor Dimitrov will hope to repeat his victory at the tournament from 2014.

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