Emma Raducanu faces double matches after Queen’s Club scheduling issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Emma Raducanu's participation in the Queen’s Club tournament has drawn heavy criticism due to scheduling delays. Following a rainout on Thursday, Raducanu won her round of 16 match against Sorana Cîrstea 6-4, 6-2 but was forced to wait for her quarterfinal against Kamilla Rakhimova, which has been delayed. Both Raducanu and Rybakina were originally set to play two matches on the same day. Fans have expressed outrage at the tournament's prioritization of broadcasting contracts over player welfare, as Raducanu will now need to play two matches on Saturday while her semifinal opponent will be fully rested. If she faces elimination similar to Rybakina, the backlash from fans could intensify.
- •Raducanu won her round of 16 match against Sorana Cîrstea 6-4, 6-2.
- •Scheduling delays were caused by rain washing out Thursday's matches.
- •Raducanu’s quarterfinal has been delayed to Saturday due to long matches on the main court.
- •Fans criticize the tournament for not relocating matches to Court 1 to avoid scheduling issues.
- •Both Raducanu and Rybakina faced the challenge of double matches on the same day.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Unbelievable’ – Emma Raducanu’s Schedule Raises Concerns As Fans Rage at Queen’s Club Delays
"The Queen’s Club tournament is taking heavy criticism this week after scheduling delays forced British tennis star Emma Raducanu into a weekend schedule with two matches on the same day. Fans are furious, arguing that the tournament is prioritizing TV contracts over player fairness.
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