Emma Raducanu Begins Singles Campaign
Emma Raducanu is set to begin her singles campaign on the grass courts today at the Queen’s Club, marking a significant moment as the tournament introduces women’s events for the first time since 1973. As the British No. 2, Raducanu arrives at Queen’s with a successful start to the tournament after winning her doubles match alongside Katie Boulter yesterday, where they triumphed in straight sets.
Match Details and Expectations
In the opening round, Raducanu will compete against Spanish player Cristina Bucsa. She faces a challenging path in the tournament, as a potential second-round clash awaits against Barbora Krejcikova, the current Wimbledon champion. Additionally, Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen is in the same section of the draw, heightening the stakes for Raducanu’s journey.
Katie Boulter will also be competing today; she begins her singles match against another qualifier, Ajla Tomljanovic, as the first match on the Andy Murray Arena.
Viewing Information
For those eager to catch Raducanu in action, her singles match is scheduled as the second fixture on the show court, following the opening match, with play commencing at 1pm BST. Raducanu is expected to take the court around 2:30pm to 3pm. UK fans can tune into the BBC for live coverage of the event starting at 1pm on BBC Two, and they also have the option to stream the matches through BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, or BBC Sport. The women’s draw runs from June 9 to June 16, with the men’s competition commencing the week thereafter.
Summary of Key Matches
- Emma Raducanu’s match: Second match on the Andy Murray Arena, likely between 2:30pm and 3:00pm BST.
- Katie Boulter’s match: First match on the Andy Murray Arena at 1:00pm BST.
