Emma Raducanu faces Donna Vekić in HSBC Championships final at Queen's Club

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Emma Raducanu faces Donna Vekić in HSBC Championships final at Queen's Club
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Emma Raducanu and Donna Vekić compete in the women's singles final of the 2026 HSBC Championships at Queen's Club on June 14. Raducanu has advanced to the final without dropping a set, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova and Iva Jovic in her previous matches. Vekić, a lucky loser, reached the final after beating Katie Boulter, along with notable victories over Karolína Plíšková and Marie Bouzková. This match marks their first meeting on the WTA Tour, with both players eager to secure the title. Raducanu aims for her first title since the 2021 US Open and hopes to overcome a recent thigh issue, while Vekić seeks to end a five-match losing streak in finals.

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  • Raducanu has not dropped a set this tournament.
  • Vekić stunned Katie Boulter in the semifinals.
  • The final is set for June 14 at Queen's Club.
  • Raducanu looks to end a five-year title drought.
  • This is their first meeting in professional tennis.
Latest Updates
  • 4:13 PMESPN TennisRaducanu beaten by Vekic in final at Queen's
  • 2:59 PMThe Guardian SportEmma Raducanu fights back from shocking start but loses Queen’s final to Donna Vekic
  • 12:17 PMYahoo SportsWatch Queen's final: Raducanu faces Vekic for first title since US Open
  • 9:00 AMYahoo SportsEmma Raducanu vs Donna Vekić Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction for HSBC Championships, Queen’s Club 2026
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Vekic defeats British No 1 6-0, 7-6 (6) to take title Raducanu let two set points and 5-2 lead slip in second set Emma Raducanu walked through the storied clubhouse at Queen’s Club and down to the stadium court with a smile plastered across her face. She had arrived at this moment, another noteworthy final in front of a home crowd on a historic court, playing some of the best tennis of her career. Things were going well. That smile was wiped off her face by a ruthless performance from one of the few true grass court enthusiasts in Donna Vekic of Croatia, a lucky loser, who was inspired by the occasion to produce her best tennis of as she clinched the biggest title of her career, edging past Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (6) at the Queen’s Club. Continue reading...

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Emma Raducanu looks to win her first title since her 2021 US Open triumph as she takes on Donna Vekić in the final of the 2026 HSBC Championships. The Brit has surpassed all expectations with her run at Queen’s Club, making the final without dropping a set.

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Emma Raducanu fell short of a dream title on home soil after she was defeated 6-0, 7-6 (6) by Croatian lucky loser Donna Vekic at the HSBC Championships in London.

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