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Japan Times
2 hours ago
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- Japan Times
Raducanu stars as women's tennis makes historic return to Queen's
Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu stole the spotlight as women's tennis made a historic return to Queen's Club for the first time in 52 years on Monday. With the dust barely settled from the thrilling French Open titles won by Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff last weekend, Queen's marks the transition to grass courts and this year's event is a milestone moment in the tennis calendar. Since 1973, Queen's has been solely an ATP event. But a groundbreaking deal was struck last year to play a WTA 500 tournament in Barons Court before the men compete from June 16. Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, Australian Open holder Madison Keys, 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina and world number five Zheng Qinwen are among the female stars set to feature at Queen's this week. But Raducanu, who famously won the U.S. Open as an 18-year-old qualifier in 2021, was the headline act on opening day. Fans waited in line for an hour to see the British star partnered with Katie Boulter in their 6-4, 6-2 first round doubles win over Jiang Xinyu and Wu Feng-hsien. Raducanu, who faces Cristina Bucsa in the singles first round on Tuesday, enjoyed the experience on the intimate Court One, bantering with Boulter and even laughing with spectators. "I love playing on those smaller courts where you really feel the support and crowd gets into it," she said. "I was filling my bottle up and I was literally having a chat in the stands because that's how close it is. It puts a really nice feel to it." Raducanu, who has struggled with poor form and back spasms this year, looked reinvigorated alongside Boulter. It was an especially memorable afternoon for Raducanu after her visits to Queen's as a child. "When I came with my dad, I was more hunting the (chocolate) brownies around the grounds and not so interested in the tennis! To be back now and competing in it feels amazing," the world number 37 said. Fittingly, Queen's center court was officially renamed the Andy Murray Arena on Monday in tribute to the retired Scot's five titles in the men's event. 'A privilege' Former world number one Murray has been an vocal advocate of women's tennis and was coached as a boy by Russian Olga Morozova, who was the last female Queen's champion in 1973. "Having women's tennis back at Queen's for the first time in over 50 years is brilliant," the two-time Wimbledon winner said. "I just met the last winner here, Olga Morozova, who actually coached me when I was 12, 13 years old. "It's a great chance for women to showcase themselves out there." When Morozova triumphed over half a century ago, the tournament was much different. Players arrived on the London underground, rain forced matches to be moved indoors onto a wooden court and the champion received just £1,000 ($1,353) in prize money. Sunday's final winner will bank a check for £120,000, but the total prize money fund for the women's tournament is only £1.04 million, while the men's event has a £2.12 million pot. Responding to criticism of that disparity, the Lawn Tennis Association pledged to have equal prize money at Queen's by 2029. Despite the awkward prize money optics, the mood at Queen's was resolutely upbeat. "It's a seminal moment, given it's the first time we've had a women's tournament in London for more than 50 years," LTA managing director Chris Pollard said. "In many respects it's long overdue." Over 80% of the tickets for the week have been sold, with fans treated to a dramatic first round loss for former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. Kvitova, who became a mother for the first time last year, was beaten 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia. The 35-year-old Czech has lost six of her seven matches since returning from maternity leave in February. "It's a privilege to be here," Haddad Maia said. "This club is very special and it means a lot to be on this stadium in front of everyone who loves tennis."
Telegraph
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Queen's Club 2025: Day two order of play and how to watch Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter on TV
After starring together in doubles, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will get their singles campaigns underway on Tuesday afternoon. First up, is the British No 1 Boulter, who plays Australian Ajla Tomljanovic on Andy Murray Arena. That is then followed by Raducanu against Spaniard Cristina Busca. Fellow Britons Heather Watson and Francesca Jones are also in action. A high-quality field has assembled for the tournament, including Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng, reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, current Australian Open champion Madison Keys and former Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina. 'I've actually always said to myself, I wish there was a women's event here,' Boulter said in the build-up. 'I wish I got the chance to play on this court, because you can feel the history and you can feel how incredible it is.' Skip to: Order of play How to watch How to buy tickets Prize money Men's tournament details Day two order of play Andy Murray Arena - 1pm start A. Tomljanovic vs K. Boulter E. Raducanu vs C. Bucsa R. Sramkova vs B. Krejcikova (7) Court 1 - 12pm start H. Watson vs Y. Putintseva F. Jones vs M. Kessler D. Shnaider vs M. Frech How to watch the HSBC Championship on TV and streaming in the UK BBC has broadcasting rights for the tournaments. Coverage will be shown on iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app and the Red Button every day from midday. Viewers can also watch on Tennis Channel, which is available on selected platforms. When did the HSBC Championship finish? The tournament started on Monday, 9th June. When does the HSBC Championship final take place? The women's final will be played on Sunday, 15th June. Which British players are involved? There are six British players in the main draw: Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal, Jodie Burrage, Francesca Jones and Heather Watson. Burrage was the first to exit, losing in three sets to Amanda Anisimova. How to buy HSBC Championship tickets You can buy tickets for the HSBC Championship here. What is the HSBC Championship prize money? The total prize money for the women's tournament comes to £1.043 million. The LTA is voluntarily increasing the standard prize money by a third.
Telegraph
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Raducanu and Boulter vs Wu and Jiang: Score and latest updates from Queen's
Emma Raducanu felt 'pretty good' after completing her first rigorous grass-court training session of the season as she manages an ongoing back issue in the build-up to Wimbledon. The 2021 US Open champion, who suffered a second-round exit to Iga Swiatek at the French Open, has been hindered by persistent spasms for much of 2025. She will play at Queen's this week, with grand slam action at the All England Club scheduled to start on Monday, June 30. 'I got back [from Paris] last week and then I got straight back on the court,' Raducanu told a press conference. 'I had a small interruption with a bit of a back spasm again, which was a bit annoying and that hindered my grass prep. But the last few days I have managed to get on the grass. 'I can't really predict the future. I know I have been managing my back for the last few weeks now and it's something that comes and goes. 'It can be frustrating. I try not to let it get to me because I have a pretty good feel when it happens of how to manage it. All I can do is deal with what's in front of me 'Today was the first day I opened it up and played points on the grass. It is pretty early days and I can't say I have had a lot of prep on it. But I felt pretty good today.' British number two Raducanu, who is ranked 41st in the world, was dismantled 6-1 6-2 by reigning champion Swiatek at Roland Garros. Subject to overcoming a qualifier, she could face current Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the second round at Queen's, while she is set to pair up with British number one Katie Boulter in the doubles with this opening match against Wu Fang-hsien of Taiwan and Jiang Xinyu of China. 'Playing a doubles match with Katie will hopefully give me a good feel for that surface and it will be positive,' the 22-year-old said. 'I really like playing with Katie. We've practised a few times together in the past at Billie Jean King Cup ties.'
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Tennis across BBC Sport this summer – How to watch Queen's Tennis on TV and iPlayer
Tennis kick starts BBC Sport's summer schedule from Monday 9 June. For the first time in over 50 years women are competing at the historic Queen's Club with current British number one Katie Boulter and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu competing in the women's event. The grass court season continues throughout June and July with Nottingham, Eastbourne and Wimbledon, all live across the BBC. Read more: Women's Sport takes centre stage across the BBC in summer 2025 How to watch Queen's – Women's Tournament on BBC iPlayer and TV Watch live coverage from Queen's, where a stellar line-up has gathered to take part in the first women's event at the famous venue for more than half a century. The field includes reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, along with former winners Petra Kvitova and Elena Rybakina, and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Home hopes are headed by 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu and British number one Katie Boulter. Isa Guha presents with coverage across BBC Two, BBC One, iPlayer and BBC Sport website/app all week. Read more: Why female tennis players are returning to Queen's after half a century Monday 9 June 12pm: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app 1pm: Watch Queen's Tennis on BBC Two Tuesday 10 June 12pm: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app 1pm: Watch Queen's Tennis on BBC Two Wednesday 11 June 12pm: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app 2pm: Watch Queen's Tennis on BBC One and BBC Two Thursday 12 June 12pm: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app 1pm: Watch Queen's Tennis on BBC Two Friday 13 June 12pm: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app 1pm: Watch Queen's Tennis on BBC Two Saturday 14 June From 1.25pm BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Live coverage of the semi-finals from Queen's, presented by Isa Guha. Sunday 15 June From 1.15pm BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Live coverage of the first women's final to take place at Queen's in more than 50 years, where a host of big names began the tournament hoping to take the title. Presented by Isa Guha. How to watch Queen's – Men's Tournament on BBC iPlayer and TV It's the men's turn to take centre stage at London's famous venue as the top male players battle it out in what's likely to be their final tournament ahead of Wimbledon. An all-star entry list includes reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, British number one Jack Draper and American big-hitter Taylor Fritz. In 2024, the USA's Tommy Paul defeated Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the final, with Paul returning this year to defend his title. Clare Balding presents coverage across BBC Two, BBC One, iPlayer and BBC Sport website/app all week. Monday 16 June 1pm: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Tuesday 17 June 1pm: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Wednesday 18 June 1pm: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Thursday 19 June 1pm: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Friday 20 June 1pm: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app Saturday 21 June TBC Sunday 22 June TBC Follow for more
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon tennis finals to be shown on new TV channel after 88 years of BBC coverage
THE Wimbledon singles finals will be shown live on a BBC rival - giving the broadcaster a unique boast. Eurosport have landed a five-year deal that also includes a daily 90-minute package of tennis highlights from SW19. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who won the French Open on Sunday, will be back at Wimbledon this year to defend the trophy, above, that he won in 2024 Credit: Getty 2 Czech star Barbora Krejcikova lifted the women's SW19 trophy last year Credit: Getty The company is now boasting its the "only channel in the UK to show live coverage of all four of the sport's major singles prizes". That's However, the Beeb will remain Wimbledon's main domestic broadcaster - after its 88 years of coverage. The arrangements with BBC and Eurosport are both with the All England Lawn Tennis Cub (AELTC). READ MORE TENNIS NEWS Ofcom Listed Events regulations allow for "secondary broadcasters" at major sporting tournaments. And that's the status Eurosport is taking with the AELTC at Wimbledon. Susanna Dinnage, MD of Discovery Networks UK and Ireland said the new deal "cements" Eurosport's "position as Former Sky Sports presenter Rob Curling will host the channel's nightly highlights from 10pm. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK This year's Wimbledon runs from Monday June 30 to Sunday July 13. Britain's two-time SW19 king Novak Djokovic digs out French Open rival for 'spying' on him and seeing Champions League trophy The grass-court tournament retains pride of place in the BBC's sporting armoury. But it costs the Beeb around £60million a year for the privilege.
