Emma Raducanu fights back from shocking start but loses Queen's final to Donna Vekic

Emma Raducanu arrived at the Queen’s Club final in front of a home crowd after a week that showcased her growing form, only to be stopped by Donna Vekić, who delivered the biggest win of her career. Vekić, a grass-court specialist and a former Wimbledon semifinalist, dominated the first set 6-0 and opened a 2-0 lead in the second before Raducanu rallied. The Brit saved several break points and fought to extend the match, but Vekić maintained pressure with relentless serving and precise shotmaking, ultimately sealing a 6-0, 7-6 (6) victory.

Raducanu, who has battled a post-viral illness and lingering injuries, rallied from a shaky start to threaten a comeback, including two set points at 5-4 in the second. Yet the error-strewn start left her with a heavy deficit in the opening set, and Vekić’s power at the net proved too much. The loss ends Raducanu’s bid for the title in London, though her week signaled significant progress in her return to form ahead of Wimbledon. Vekić’s win gives her grass-court resilience a major boost, reinforcing her status as a dangerous floater on the surface.