How far can Emma Raducanu go at Wimbledon after the British No. 1 successfully reached the final of the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club?
Raducanu will be well-rested after being knocked out of the Nottingham tournament, having opted not to take a wildcard to Eastbourne and instead practice at Wimbledon after reaching the final at Queen’s.
The tournament in west London marked her biggest performance at a Tour event since she won the 2021 US Open qualifier.
Radukanu continued his winning streak at Queen’s by showing excellent free hits and aggressive tennis, without losing a set. Until she lost in three sets against Donna Vekic in a dramatic final..
In the first half of 2026, a serious viral illness forced him to miss the tournaments of Miami, Madrid and Rome, and he has achieved only one win since March.
She also suffered elimination in the first round. At the French Open, she had an error-filled performance against Solana Sierra of Argentina..
Raducanu lost to Donna Vekic in the Queen’s final, but her run gave her real optimism ahead of Wimbledon.
The 23-year-old, who has been through a steady stream of coaches since her success in New York, is now working with US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson again, and that stability could be the best decision she has made in her four years heading into Wimbledon.
“I think it was a really good stepping stone,” Radukanu said. Defeating Russian qualifier Anna Blinkova In the opening round at Queen’s. “And I really enjoyed the way I felt on the court, the way I moved, the way I expressed myself, the whole package outside of tennis, the way I carried myself on the court.
“I think that’s something I want to move forward with in all my games and really embrace this grass court season.”
follow her Defeated Iva Jovic to advance to Queen’s finalRaducanu repeated: “I think we definitely had a lot of fun on the court this week.
“When I laugh and have fun, I feel like my best quality can come out of it rather than putting me in a box.”
“I think it’s the ‘new Emma,’” he added. “Because as you go through all the lessons and experiences and all the ups and downs, you understand more about what’s going on and what works for you.
“I’m back and better.”
Radukanu gave world number one Aryna Sabalenka a scare at Wimbledon last year.
Radukanu threw the kitchen sink Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1 in last year’s Wimbledon third-round thrillerHeading to the All England Club as the 30th seed gives her real hope of another deep run as she enjoys the comfort of home.
“When I play at home, I don’t have that feeling at all,” Raducanu said after losing to Vekic. “I was so amazed by the atmosphere and in awe of the support I received throughout the week, it was just unbelievable.
“Even if you know I’m just hanging out at home, that trumps anything you actually think about.”
She added: “Thank you so much. I can see how many people are behind me and supporting me. It means a lot because results don’t always go your way throughout the season. You see things written or talked about about you, but when you play at home it reminds you how much support there actually is. It means a lot to have something like that.”
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Is Coach Richardson key to Raducanu’s Wimbledon hopes?
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Tim Henman believes Raducanu must remain positive despite losing to Donna Vekic in the Queen’s final.
Four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman feels bringing back Richardson is starting to pay off for Raducanu.
She reunited with Richardson last May and has now confirmed they will be working together for the remainder of the season. His towering physical stature of 6 feet 7 inches earned him the nickname “Flex.”
He’s an old-school coach who likes to putt in difficult yards, but he also offers a lighter touch.
Former England No.1 Henman said the work they have been doing on and off the court is a step in the right direction for Raducanu.
“I think it was a very positive week for Emma as she was able to compete again and win matches, playing the controlled and aggressive tennis we have seen in the past,” he said. sky sports.
“It was very clear that she felt very good on the court. Her body language looked very positive.
“There is so much upside this week. There is only one week left. She has to continue to improve and she can do so at the fingertips.
“I think it’s great to have Andrew Richardson back in her corner. He’s obviously known her for a long time, long before her US Open success.
“You can hear his opinions from the side of the court. He was a good player in his own right, a very good coach and Emma will stick to that.
“I think consistency and continuity is something that has been missing for many years. This is their first real opportunity to develop their relationship, so I hope Andrew gets the opportunity to continue to develop. This has been a really positive week for them both.”
Is England and Raducanu’s dream double?
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Henman and Laura Robson believe it is a good move for Raducanu to reunite with Andrew Richardson.
Raducanu played five games on the turf at Queen’s and did so without any injuries or injuries. It was just fatigue.
She has returned to her roots, but competing against top players who may stifle her style of game could be problematic.
There is real optimism and hope that Raducanu can achieve his dream Grand Slam on home soil… and that might just be matched by England producing something similar at the World Cup.
A double success this summer is everything we had hoped for!
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