Emma Raducanu opened her HSBC Championships campaign with a dominant 6-0 6-3 win over Anna Blinkova at Queen’s Club. She blitzed through the first set in 20 minutes, conceding just six points and firing winners on 12 of her 25 points. Her serve hovered at 75 % first‑serve percentage, adding firepower. The packed London crowd responded to the British No 1’s clinical start.

Raducanu, reunited last month with former US Open coach Andrew Richardson, appeared noticeably relaxed on court. Blinkova clawed back a game in the second set with a sharp drop‑shot and briefly leveled at 3‑3 after Raducanu served three consecutive double faults. She proved quick adaptation on grass courts. A decisive break at 4‑3 allowed the Brit to serve for the match and seal the victory.

After the win, Raducanu told BBC Sport she was grateful for the support and loved the Queen’s atmosphere, noting it felt like positive pressure rather than a burden. The win adds crucial ranking points today, moving her into the second round with confidence and positioning her as a serious contender as the grass‑court season heads toward Wimbledon.