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Zheng Qinwen's match at Queen's delayed due to rain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:04 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Zheng Qinwen's match at Queen's delayed due to rain

Summary

Day one of the WTA Tour event at Queen's features reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen scheduled to play against Romania's Jaqueline Cristian. The match was set to begin at 14:30 BST, but rain has delayed the start of play. Following Zheng's match, Great Britain's Katie Boulter is expected to face former US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, with Francesca Jones competing against Laura Siegemund afterward. Additionally, Serena Williams is anticipated to make her return to competitive tennis during this tournament in women's doubles with Victoria Mboko.

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Key Details

•Zheng Qinwen was scheduled to play Jaqueline Cristian.
•Rain delays the opening matches at Queen's.
•Katie Boulter and Leylah Fernandez set to compete afterward.
•Serena Williams to return in women's doubles at this tournament.

Latest Updates

1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Queen's: Olympic champion Zheng delayed by rain

What they're saying

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Watch live BBC coverage from the first day of the WTA Tour event at Queen's, with reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen first up on Andy Murray Arena.
— Yahoo Sports

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