Tennis players adapt to rain delays ahead of grass season at Queen's

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:16 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Tennis players adapt to rain delays ahead of grass season at Queen's
Summary

At the Queen's tournament in London, players are waiting for rain delays to clear as they prepare for the grass season. Many competitors are transitioning from clay surfaces, with only a few weeks until Wimbledon. Victoria Mboko, partnering with Serena Williams in doubles, is adjusting to grass for the first time, while Tatjana Maria, last year's champion, emphasizes the need for practice to adapt to the slippery surface. Amanda Anisimova returns as a leading player, looking to leverage her experience despite the weather's impact on preparation. The tight schedule leaves little room for players to acclimate before the major tournament.

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  • Rain delays are impacting practice time at Queen's in London.
  • Players are transitioning from clay courts to grass with Wimbledon approaching.
  • Victoria Mboko and Serena Williams team up in doubles.
  • Tatjana Maria, the 2025 champion, is navigating qualifying rounds this year.
  • Amanda Anisimova seeks to capitalize on last year's runner-up finish.
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  • 9:16 AMYahoo SportsGrass season is back, and tennis stars are in a race against time on the slipperiest surface
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Queen’s, LONDON — Less than a week after the end of the French Open, and just three weeks before Wimbledon, it is raining in west London. At Queen’s, a men’s and women’s tournament two rungs below a Grand Slam, players trying to make the most of their limited time to adapt to the most specialized surface in tennis are waiting for the clouds to clear. Having spent the previous two months on clay, some of the top women’s stars, and next week, some of the men’s, are shifting into grass mode. Victor

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