Emma Raducanu has stormed into the final of the 2026 HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, putting together a dream run that puts her one victory away from her first title since winning the 2021 US Open as an 18-year-old qualifier. The Brit has surpassed expectations on grass, reaching the final without dropping a single set despite a chaotic schedule that forced her to play two matches in one day due to rain delays.
Raducanu will face Donna Vekić in the championship match, with the final set to be her first career WTA final on home soil. The 23-year-old has been finding her form again during the grass swing, benefiting from a familiar coaching team after years of frequent staff changes.
The run marks a significant milestone for Raducanu, who has been seeking to replicate the magic of her 2021 US Open run. A victory on Sunday would end a title drought that has persisted since that stunning Grand Slam triumph in New York, giving her a second tour-level trophy.
Standings implications at Queen's Club are significant: a title win would boost Raducanu's ranking and confidence heading into Wimbledon. The final is scheduled to take place later on Sunday, with the winner earning valuable ranking points and momentum for the grass-court season.
Raducanu's resurgence comes after a period of inconsistency, with her coaching carousel and injury setbacks undermining her progress. Critics note that her path to the final has not included a top-10 opponent, raising questions about whether she can sustain this level against elite competition.