Will it be third time lucky for Alcaraz as Walton can only skew the top seed's big return wide.

Well Alcaraz should have taken the game there. A let off for Walton as the Spaniard comes into the net and misses the drop shot.

You don't see that very often. Deuce.

Another big ace to get himself out of trouble is followed by a drop shot into the net from Walton.

Alcaraz will have a look at a second break point as the Australian then dumps into the net.

Walton saves break point then gives himself game point with a thumping ace.

But Alcaraz once again takes us to deuce with a well-struck forehand.

Nicely done by Walton, Alcaraz comes into the net but Walton sends a lovely forehand passing shot past him.

Some nifty footwork from the Spaniard allows him to unleash the forehand winner then a double fault from Walton brings up a break point for Alcaraz.

That's a great shot from Walton, smashing the forehand into the corner and out of Alcaraz's reach to bring up game points.

But a slightly dodgy return on the next point and a deft little drop shot from Alcaraz takes us to deuce.

Alcaraz doesn't give Walton a look in as he hits an ace then a crunching forehand to take the hold to love.

We remain on serve.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at Queen's Club

Adam Walton is getting some good encouragement from the crowd with his battling display so far as a spectator behind me shouts “well done, well played” after serving that ace to seal the hold.

That will no doubt build his confidence against such a tough opponent.

Walton takes the hold from 0-15.

He's playing well so far, sending Alcaraz scurrying round the court and hitting to the corners.

These two have never played each other but Alcaraz has had a few games to suss Walton out.

Can he make some inroads on the Australian's serve?

Of course most will expect Alcaraz to breeze through here but Walton is playing with freedom and hitting the ball very hard.

He's got nothing to lose and no pressure on him here so can he cause an upset?

Alcaraz takes the hold with an absolutely glorious leaping backhand volley, he wasn't even looking at the ball.

Walton gets out to 40-0 but offers Alcaraz a bit of hope as he sails one long for 40-30.

He wraps up the hold, though, when Alcaraz can only return into the net.

A very straightforward hold to love for Alcaraz, who strings together five serves that Walton can't do much about.

Adam Walton takes the hold to get off to a solid start.

Over to the French Open champ.

It always fascinates me the idea of being a lucky loser.

I'm not sure if you can call it luck for Australian Adam Walton, entering the main draw against the top seed Carlos Alcaraz.

But he looks pretty chuffed as he gets things started on Andy Murray Arena.

While we're on the topic of Carlos Alcaraz, how about this for something to look forward to.

The Spaniard will team up with women's British number one Emma Raducanu as one of several eye-catching pairings planning to play the new-look US Open mixed doubles event.

Fellow Briton Jack Draper is set to feature alongside Chinese world number four Zheng Qinwen, with a host of big names - including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka - also on the entry list.

The US Open mixed doubles will be held as a standalone event on 19-20 August before the hard-court Grand Slam begins on 24 August.

One for the diary.

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Top seed Carlos Alcaraz is beginning his grass-court campaign straight off the back of winning the French Open.

After securing the title at Roland Garros in that mammoth match against Jannik Sinner the Spaniard took some time off but is back at Queen's to begin the grass-court swing.

He won the tournament in 2023 and will be looking to replicate that success this week before Wimbledon in a couple of weeks.

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So, Jack Draper motors through his first-round match.

Next up on Andy Murray Arena it's the man who he beat at last year's tournament, top seed Carlos Alcaraz.

The Spaniard takes on Australian lucky loser Adam Walton after his original opponent, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, withdrew with illness.

British number one Jack Draper speaking on court:

"Feels amazing, no place I'd rather be. We travel the world playing tennis, never get to come home or spend much time with my family but to be on this court in front of you guys, my people, my family, thank you.

"It's tricky coming onto the grass after clay, to adapt, I'm hitting the ball a bit late not on time. The more matches and time I have on practice courts I'll get better and better and it's definitely a surface I really enjoy playing on and obviously a win helped as well.

"So proud, obviously coming back here a year later is a testament to the hard work from me and my team and all the people who have supported me to be a better player and person. I'm excited to see how I can get on this week I feel excited I feel ready and I want to do my best."

On Andy Murray Arena: "Can't get rid of this guy! Andy is an unbelievable guy, someone I'm incredibly inspired by and always looked up to. I remember coming here when I was younger and watching him win these tournaments, incredible person to get to know. I miss him on the Tour but I hope I get to see him around."

'Good to be home' is the message on the camera lens from Jack Draper.

We'll hear from him shortly.