Alex de Minaur starts his Queen's Club Championship campaign on Monday against Gabriel Diallo.
He lost the Libema Open final to Kamil Majchrzak 3-6 6-2 6-7 (5-7) and now seeks redemption.
What's at Stake?
The Australian is the top seed in the men's draw and has made it into the last 16 or further in his last two singles events on grass.
He has won 81% of his service games and converted 44% of his break-point opportunities on all surfaces this year.
Head-to-Head Record
De Minaur has won both his previous meetings against Diallo, including a 6-4 7-5 victory at the ATP Masters Canada in 2023.
He also won 7-6 4-6 6-3 at the ATP Masters Paris in 2025.
Recent Form
Diallo has lost four of his six round of 32 affairs this year, with his last victory at that stage coming in Munich versus Vitaliy Sachko in straight sets.
He has won 70% of his first serve points and hit over 100 aces this year.
De Minaur has advanced beyond the round of 32 in three of his last four ATP events on the singles draw.
He went all the way to the semi-finals of the Hamburg Open in May.
The 2023 runner-up at this tournament has won 70% of his first serve points across all surfaces in 2026.
He has saved 68% of his break points.
Diallo is hoping to make a huge mark in his opening match at the Queen’s Club Championship.
The 24-year-old has never beaten a top-10 player on the singles draw.
We expect De Minaur to win in two sets, given his experience and power.
Diallo will struggle to handle the Australian's strong serves and precise volleys.
De Minaur's quest for his first Queen's Club Championship title begins on Monday.
He will face a tough challenge from Diallo, but his recent form suggests he is ready for the test.
The Australian has been in fine form this year, winning the Rotterdam Open in February.
He will look to build on that success and make a deep run at the Queen's Club Championship.