Donna Vekić captures title at 2026 Queen's Club Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Donna Vekić won the 2026 Queen's Club Championships by defeating Emma Raducanu in the final. Vekić, who entered the tournament as a lucky loser, dominated early with a 6-0 first set before rallying from a 5-2 deficit in the second set to secure a 6-0, 7-6(6) victory. This win marks her first title at the WTA 500 level and concludes a title drought that began after her 2023 Monterrey Open victory. Following her win, Vekić received congratulations from fellow players, including Jessica Pegula and Chris Evert. Vekić's next challenge will be at the Berlin Tennis Open, where she faces Alexandra Eala in the first round.
- •Vekić defeated Raducanu 6-0, 7-6(6) in the final.
- •She became a lucky loser after Marta Kostyuk's withdrawal.
- •Vekić's triumph is her first since 2023 Monterrey Open.
- •Jessica Pegula and Chris Evert applauded Vekić's performance.
- •Vekić will compete against Alexandra Eala at the Berlin Tennis Open.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She’s Back’ – Jessica Pegula, Chris Evert Lead Warm Messages to Donna Vekić After Queen’s Club Triumph
"Donna Vekić’s fairytale run at the 2026 Queen’s Club Championships ended in style, as the Croatian snapped her title drought with an impressive victory over home favorite Emma Raducanu in the final. Vekić’s performance drew admiration from across the tennis world, with Jessica Pegula and Chris Evert among those applauding her achievement.
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