Emma Raducanu loses to Donna Vekic in Queen's final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Emma Raducanu fell to Donna Vekic in the women's singles final at Queen's Club on June 14, 2026. Vekic dominated the first set 6-0, while Raducanu rallied in the second, leading to a tie-break that Vekic won 7-6 (8-6). This match marked Raducanu's first grass-court final and followed a successful run through the tournament, where she faced challenges including back-to-back matches due to rain delays. Despite the loss, Raducanu expressed gratitude for the support she received during the tournament after a difficult season impacted by illness.
- •Raducanu lost 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) to Vekic in the final
- •The match took place at Queen's Club on June 14, 2026
- •Raducanu rallied in the second set after a poor first
- •This was Raducanu's first grass-court final
- •Vekic won her first title since 2023
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Emma Raducanu breaks silence on social media after Queen’s final defeat to Donna Vekic
- 3:19 PMBBC Sport — Raducanu thankful for 'incredible support' after Queen's final loss
"Emma Raducanu narrowly missed out on a title at Queen’s, falling to Donna Vekic in the final. Raducanu, who stunned the tennis world by winning the US Open in 2021 at just 18, is still searching for her first WTA title since then.
"Emma Raducanu says she "felt her best" being able to play in her home city, despite the Briton losing the Queen's Club Championship women's singles final to Donna Vekic.
"Emma Raducanu was beaten by Donna Vekic in the women's singles final of Queen's despite a battling display by the British No 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:50 PMEmma Raducanu breaks silence on social media after Queen’s final defeat to Donna Vekic
Emma Raducanu narrowly missed out on a title at Queen’s, falling to Donna Vekic in the final. Raducanu, who stunned the tennis world by winning the US Open in 2021 at just 18, is still searching for her first WTA title since then.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 3:19 PMRaducanu thankful for 'incredible support' after Queen's final loss
Emma Raducanu says she "felt her best" being able to play in her home city, despite the Briton losing the Queen's Club Championship women's singles final to Donna Vekic.
- Sky Sports—Raducanu loses Queen's final to Vekic despite battling display
Emma Raducanu was beaten by Donna Vekic in the women's singles final of Queen's despite a battling display by the British No 1.
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