Emma Raducanu finished as the runner-up at the Queen's Club final on Saturday. Donna Vekic claimed the title in a straight-sets victory that lasted one hour and 48 minutes. This result extends Raducanu's search for her first WTA singles trophy since 2021. The British star reached the final after overcoming a recent ankle injury that sidelined her earlier this year. Her team now shifts focus to fitness ahead of the upcoming grass-court major.
Vekic defeats Raducanu in Queen's final
Donna Vekic beat Emma Raducanu 6-3, 7-5 to win the Queen's Club final on Saturday. The match lasted one hour and 48 minutes, Sky Sports reported[1]. This result marks Raducanu's second consecutive loss in a tournament final. It also gives Vekic her first WTA title since the 2024 season began.
Raducanu entered the contest after recovering from a recent ankle issue. She had reached the final by defeating Iva Jovic in the earlier rounds, Sky Sports noted[1]. Katie Boulter lost her semi-final match to Vekic before Raducanu faced the Croatian. The event formed part of the 2026 WTA Tour schedule, org/wiki/2026_Queen%27s_Club_Championships_%E2%80%93_Women%27s_singles">the official records show.
Raducanu's injury recovery and final run
Raducanu missed weeks of play earlier this year due to an ankle issue. She returned to competition at the Birmingham Classic last week. Her path to the final included wins over top-ranked opponents in London. She defeated Iva Jovic to reach the final, Sky Sports reported[1].
Medical staff confirmed she played through minor discomfort during the final set. Tournament organizers noted her physical condition improved throughout the week. The runner-up finish represents her best performance since her 2021 US Open win.
Impact on Raducanu's ranking and future schedule
Raducanu will gain ranking points for her final appearance but remains outside the top 15. The runner-up finish adds to her total, yet the loss extends her wait for a WTA singles title since 2021 the career statistics show[3]. This result confirms she has not secured a trophy in the last five years.
Her team will focus on fitness before the grass-court major. Coaches stated the squad plans to use this week for recovery rather than immediate competition. No further matches are confirmed for Raducanu before the Wimbledon draw opens. Spectators at the All England Club expect her to use this experience for preparation. Wimbledon begins next week, and Raducanu is scheduled to compete there.
Raducanu will not play another match before Wimbledon begins next week. Coaches plan to use this time for recovery rather than immediate competition. The tournament win marks Vekic's first title since the start of the 2024 season.
