Andy Murray to face Jordan Thompson at Queen's after Aljaz Bedene withdrawal

Organizers made the announcement at the start of play on Day 2 of the Wimbledon warm-up event in west London.

Andy Murray, of Britain, returns the ball to Fabio Fognini, of Italy, during the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Tuesday, May 16, 2017. | AP 

LONDON: Andy Murray will face Jordan Thompson in the first round of the Queen's grass-court tournament on Tuesday after the top-ranked player's original opponent, Aljaz Bedene, withdrew because of a wrist injury.

Organizers made the announcement at the start of play on Day 2 of the Wimbledon warm-up event in west London.

Thompson, an Australian player ranked No. 90, lost to Jeremy Chardy in qualifying on Sunday.