Emma Raducanu Reaches Queen's Club Final, Loses to Vekic
Emma Raducanu, British No. 1, advanced to the final of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London, defeating Anna Blinkova, Sorana Cirstea, Kamilla Rakhimova, and Iva Jovic en route. She lost the final on June 14, 2026, to Croatia's Donna Vekic in straight sets (6-0, 7-6). Despite the loss, former star Tim Henman praised her resurgence under coach Andrew Richardson. The WTA 500 event serves as a key Wimbledon warm-up.
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Assessing Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon prospects after Queen's Club final run
Emma Raducanu, British No. 1, enters Wimbledon 2026 with renewed optimism after reaching the final of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, her best tour-level result since winning the 2021 US Open as a qualifier. The 23-year-old played aggressive, free-hitting tennis without losing a set until the final, where she fell to Donna Vekic in three sets. Raducanu's first half of 2026 was hampered by a severe post-viral illness that forced her to miss tournaments in Miami, Madrid, and Rome, and she suffered a first-round exit at the French Open. She has opted to rest rather than play Eastbourne, practicing at Wimbledon instead. Reuniting with US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson, Raducanu expressed enjoyment and confidence in her game, calling the Queen's run a good stepping stone for the grass-court season.
SkySports | NewsTim Henman: Bringing back coach Andrew Richardson is paying off for Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu reached the final at Queen's Club under the guidance of coach Andrew Richardson, whom she reunited with in May. Despite a 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) loss to Donna Vekic in the final, former British No. 1 Tim Henman praised Raducanu's performance, noting her positive body language, controlled aggressive tennis, and the benefits of reuniting with Richardson. Henman emphasized that consistency and continuity have been missing from Raducanu's career in recent years and expressed hope that the partnership will continue to flourish. Raducanu did not drop a set until the final and played two matches on Saturday to reach the championship match.
SkySports | NewsHenman: Raducanu Should Be Encouraged Despite Queen's Final Loss
Former British tennis star Tim Henman has expressed that Emma Raducanu should feel 'very encouraged' despite her defeat in the Queen's Club final to Croatia's Donna Vekic. The match, which took place on June 14, 2026, saw Raducanu fall short in the championship match, but Henman emphasized the positive signs in her performance and overall progress. Henman's comments highlight Raducanu's resilience and the promising trajectory of her game, suggesting that reaching the final itself is a significant achievement. The article, published by Sky Sports, focuses on Henman's perspective as a seasoned analyst and former player, offering encouragement to the young British star.
SkySports | NewsEmma Raducanu loses Queen's final to Donna Vekic despite battling display
Emma Raducanu was defeated by Donna Vekic in the women's singles final of the Queen's Club tournament on June 14, 2026. The British No. 1 lost 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) after a competitive second set. Vekic, ranked 76th in the world, dominated the first set, winning it 6-0. Raducanu fought back in the second set, securing a double-break advantage, but Vekic regained form to win four consecutive games and force a tie-break. Vekic eventually converted her fifth championship point to claim the title. The article is a breaking news story from Sky Sports, with further updates promised.
SkySports | NewsRaducanu beats Cirstea to reach Queen's Club quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-2 in the second round of the Queen's Club Championships, advancing to the quarter-finals on home soil. The British No. 1, cheered on by a packed Andy Murray Arena, recorded her first victory over a top-20 player in over a year. Raducanu started strongly with a 4-0 lead in the first set, but Cirstea fought back to 4-3 before Raducanu secured the set in 50 minutes. She dominated the second set, breaking early and sealing the match with confident play. Raducanu will face the winner of Harriet Dart versus Kamilla Rakhimova in the quarter-finals later the same day.
SkySports | NewsEmma Raducanu storms into Queen's Club final with straight-sets win over Iva Jovic
Emma Raducanu advanced to her second WTA Tour final of 2026 by defeating American teenager Iva Jovic 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club. The British player played two matches on the same day, having earlier beaten Kamilla Rakhimova in the quarter-finals. Raducanu will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the final, after Vekic defeated fellow Briton Katie Boulter in the other semi-final. The match gives Raducanu a chance to win her second career title under the guidance of coach Andrew Richardson, continuing her recent resurgence on the WTA Tour.
SkySports | NewsRaducanu makes blistering Queen's start in straight sets win
Emma Raducanu began her HSBC Championships campaign at Queen's Club with a dominant 6-0, 6-3 straight-sets victory over Anna Blinkova in the first round. The British No. 1 won the first set in just 20 minutes, dropping only six points. Blinkova fought back in the second set, leveling at 3-3, but Raducanu held her composure, secured a crucial break at 4-3, and served out the match. Raducanu, who reunited with her former US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson last month, expressed joy at returning to Queen's and winning her first match in months. The win advances her to the second round of the WTA 500 tournament, a key lead-up event to Wimbledon.
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