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Vekic Stuns Raducanu in Queen's Club Thriller
14 Jun
Summary
- Donna Vekic won the Queen's Club title with a 6-0, 7-6 victory.
- Vekic secured the win as a lucky loser after a qualifying defeat.
- Ben Shelton also won the Stuttgart Open ATP title on June 14.
Croatia's Donna Vekic captured the Queen's Club title on June 14, overcoming a spirited challenge from Emma Raducanu. Vekic, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, required five match points to clinch her first title since 2023 with a 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) victory.
Vekic expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play at the prestigious club, which returned to the WTA circuit. She began the final with dominant play, but Raducanu mounted a significant comeback in the second set, even holding a 5-2 lead. Vekic, however, reasserted her form, saving a set point and ultimately converting her fifth match point.
In other tennis news, American Ben Shelton won the Stuttgart Open ATP title on June 14, defeating fellow American Taylor Fritz. Shelton's victory marked a significant achievement, as he became the fourth man this decade to win titles on all three surfaces—hard, clay, and grass—in a single season.
