Raducanu & Boulter's Doubles Dream Ends at Queen's, Singles Hopes Alive
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter's doubles partnership at the Queen's Club came to an end with a defeat against Lyudmyla Kichenok and Erin Routliffe. The British duo, who teamed up for the first time in this historic women's grass court event, lost 6-2, 7-5 in the second round of the warm-up tournament ahead of Wimbledon.
Despite the loss, both Raducanu and Boulter remain in contention for the singles title at Queen's. Raducanu secured a comfortable straight-sets victory over Cristina Bucsa, while Boulter overcame Ajla Tomljanovic in a hard-fought three-set match. Heather Watson also progressed to the second round, making it a successful day for the British contingent.
Raducanu expressed her determination to improve her grass court game, stating, "I'm still trying to find my groove on this surface. I knew today would be a very difficult match..." She will now face Rebecca Sramkova, who caused an upset by defeating Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Boulter, the current British No. 1, emphasised the significance of having women's tennis back at Queen's Club. "To have the women back here, it feels very special," she said. "It's something I've dreamt of, actually walking out on this court..."
Despite the doubles defeat, Raducanu and Boulter maintained a positive attitude, smiling and laughing throughout the match. Their focus now shifts to their respective singles campaigns, where they will aim to make a strong impression on home soil.
Queen's Club Singles: What's Next?
- Emma Raducanu faces Rebecca Sramkova in the second round.
- Katie Boulter will play against Diana Shnaider.
- Heather Watson's next opponent is yet to be determined.
Key Takeaways:
- Raducanu and Boulter's doubles journey ends at Queen's.
- Both players remain in contention for the singles title.
- British trio make strong showing at the tournament.