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Alex de Minaur Loses Quarter-Finals at Queen's Club

2026-06-23 · Alex de Minaur · Match Report

Alex de Minaur's bid for the Queen's Club title ended in defeat on Friday.

What happened?

The Australian world number six lost to American Brandon Nakashima in the quarter-finals. Nakashima won 7-5 6-3, converting the first break point of the match in the 12th game.

Why it matters for Alex de Minaur

This loss is a setback for de Minaur, regarded as one of the best exponents of grass court tennis. De Minaur had a chance at 1-1 in the second set on Nakashima's serve but was unable to take it.

What comes next?

Nakashima will face Argentina's seventh seed in the semi-finals. The match was played on a boiling hot day on Andy Murray Arena. De Minaur dropped serve at 3-4 and there was no way back as Nakashima clinched his first win against a top-10 player in two years. As of June 19, de Minaur's ranking remains at world number six. The Queen's Club title has been won by illustrious players in the past. De Minaur's aggressive playing style was unable to handle Nakashima's aggressive game. The Australian player will look to bounce back from this defeat in his next tournament. Nakashima's win is a significant upset, given de Minaur's high ranking. The American player's victory is his first against a top-10 player in two years. De Minaur's fans will be disappointed by his early exit from the tournament. The Queen's Club tournament continues, with other top players competing for the title.

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