Emma Raducanu faces Anna Blinkova in Queen's first round match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Emma Raducanu is set to compete against Anna Blinkova in the first round of the WTA Queen's tournament. This match allows Raducanu another chance to establish herself following her US Open victory in 2021. Both players have not previously faced each other, and Blinkova demonstrated strong performance in qualifying rounds, indicating potential for an upset. As the grass court season kicks off, this match is part of a competitive draw that includes several top-ranked players led by Elena Rybakina.
- •Emma Raducanu and Anna Blinkova play first round match at Queen's.
- •Raducanu aims for a strong run after her 2021 US Open title.
- •This is the first meeting between Raducanu and Blinkova.
- •Blinkova reached the main draw after a successful qualifying effort.
- •Elena Rybakina and other top players are competing in the tournament.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — WTA Queen’s Day 2 Predictions Including Iva Jovic vs Antonia Ruzic
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — WTA Queen’s Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Anna Blinkova
"After Mirra Andreeva won her first Slam in Paris the WTA tour shifts to grass, with Queen's, always one of the most traditional events on tour, kickstarting this grass court swing. As is often the case, this tournament has a very strong draw, led by Elena Rybakina but with several other top level players competing. …
"After Mirra Andreeva won her first Slam at Roland Garros, the WTA tour shifts to grass, with Queen's, always one of the most traditional events on tour, kickstarting this grass court swing. As is often the case, this tournament has a very strong draw, led by Elena Rybakina but with several other top level players …
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:18 AMWTA Queen’s Day 2 Predictions Including Iva Jovic vs Antonia Ruzic
After Mirra Andreeva won her first Slam in Paris the WTA tour shifts to grass, with Queen's, always one of the most traditional events on tour, kickstarting this grass court swing. As is often the case, this tournament has a very strong draw, led by Elena Rybakina but with several other top level players competing. …
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:16 AMWTA Queen’s Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Anna Blinkova
After Mirra Andreeva won her first Slam at Roland Garros, the WTA tour shifts to grass, with Queen's, always one of the most traditional events on tour, kickstarting this grass court swing. As is often the case, this tournament has a very strong draw, led by Elena Rybakina but with several other top level players …
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