Murray to face Thompson at Queen’s after Bedene withdrawal

Andy Murray wipes his face as he plays Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka during their semifinal match of the French Open. (Michel Euler/AP Photo)

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.

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