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Raducanu’s Queen’s Club surge fuels Wimbledon hopes

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Emma Raducanu has returned to the grass with a fresh surge after a runner‑up finish at Queen’s Club. The 23‑year‑old, now 30th seed at Wimbledon, skipped Eastbourne to focus on practice. Her run marked the most decisive tour event since her 2021 US Open triumph, and it signals a serious comeback for the British tennis scene today.

Raducanu’s victory streak at Queen’s was built on aggressive, free‑hitting tennis, winning five matches without dropping a set before falling to Donna Vekic in a three‑set final. The win ended a period where a post‑viral illness had sidelined her from Miami, Madrid and Rome, leaving her with only one victory since March of tennis.

Reuniting with former US Open coach Andrew Richardson has steadied Raducanu’s training, a move praised by four‑time Wimbledon semi‑finalist Tim Henman. Richardson’s classic approach and physical presence—nicknamed “Flex”—have re‑instilled confidence. The British star now plays with a renewed focus, ready to translate this momentum into a deeper Wimbledon run for the tournament this year today.

With no injuries and a clear grass‑court rhythm, Raducanu’s confidence is at an all‑time high. Her home‑court advantage at the All England Club fuels optimism, especially after a third‑round exit last year. The combination of experience, coaching stability and fan support positions her to challenge the top seeds and perhaps spark a national tennis revival.