Tennis great John Newcombe says getting to the net and not being defensive will be the key to Wimbledon glory for Australia's world No.1 Ash Barty.

Recovering Ash Barty has been practising with Wimbledon in her sights while a host of Aussies are honing final tournament preparations or trying to qualify.

Alex de Minaur has been left shrugging at how nature couldn't help him in a Queen's Club battle with tennis' soaring powerhouse Matteo Berrettini.

Alex de Minaur's bid to reach the Queen's Club Championship final has been ended in the last four as he was overpowered by top seed Matteo Berrettini.