Visibility for women’s tennis and helping the push towards equality were major drivers of the event returning for the first time since 1973

There are several reasons why female players will return to Queen's for the first time in 52 years, including an ongoing commitment to the growth of women's tennis, and the success of an event at Eastbourne.

British No. 3 Sonay Kartal earned a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 win over Daria Kasatkina in the Queen's Club Championships first round as women tennis returned to the event for the first time since 1973.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu stole the spotlight as women's tennis made a historic return to Queen's Club for the first time in 52 years on Monday. "Having women's tennis back at Queen's for the first time in over 50 years is brilliant,

Those in the line-up include 2025 Australian Open winner Madison Keys, former Wimbledon champions Barbora Krejcikova and Elena Rybakina, and British number one Katie Boulter, as well as former US Open winner Raducanu.

Veteran qualifier Tatjana Maria continued her remarkable run at Queen’s Club with victory over Australian Open champion Madison Keys to reach the final of the HSBC Championships. The 37-year-old mother of two arrived in London on a nine-match losing run but,

Emma Raducanu headlined a historic return of women’s tennis to Queen’s Club after 52 years, winning her opening doubles match with Katie Boulter. The