Queen’s Club to Host WTA 500 Event for First Time in Over 50 Years

Women's tennis will be coming back to the iconic Queen’s Club in London in 2025, the first time the historic venue will have hosted a WTA-level event since the 1973 season. The tournament will enhance the grass-court schedule and provide players with one more opportunity to prepare for Wimbledon.

In a major shake-up of the British tennis calendar, the Queen’s Club will be hosting women’s professional matches once more with a 2025 WTA 500 event set for June 9–15, 2025. It has been more than half a century since women competed on the grass of the historic West Kensington venue, which has long been synonymous with men’s tennis.

Its return heralds the Lawn Tennis Association’s increased focus on creating greater access for women in major UK venues. For decades, Queens’ Club has been the institution associated with the leading men's competition and Wimbledon warm-up. Now, it's really time for the top women to take their rightful place in the same venue. Having been absent from a host of WTA events for so long, Queens’ Club will further enhance its status by hosting ATP and leading WTA players in successive tournaments, staging a compelling build-up for the Championships at SW19.

To really maximize the exposure the WTA event is generating, promotional platforms and sponsors affiliated with the event are now offering compelling incentives to viewers worldwide. One such benefit is an online promotion that allows users to earn 1000 free spins on registration with a range of tournament-affiliated casinos.

This innovative fusion of sports and entertainment is becoming increasingly prevalent in major sports events, as companies seek to capitalize on the crossover appeal of tennis spectatorship and iGaming audiences. While the Queen’s Club tournament is staunchly centered on athletic prowess, the additional buzz surrounding such incentives further builds momentum for the historic tournament.

In a decision welcomed by insiders and fans in equal measure, former British No. 1 Laura Robson has been appointed as the tournament director. Robson's presence not only brings credibility to the event but also a level of continuity with the heritage of British tennis. She was once the director of the Nottingham Open and has a player's mindset in her new appointment.

Her stewardship will be a game-changer, driven by her commitment to player welfare and her in-depth knowledge of the sport's demands at the highest level. She brings integrity to an obvious event and the fact of her involvement might inspire a new generation of girls to view possibilities on and off the court.

Reports of the tournament's return have sparked pride among neighborhood residents and London's tennis-loving fans. To many, the occasion not only reiterates the capital's presence in the global tennis scene but also signifies a belated step toward gender equality in one of the sport's most iconic venues. Tourism will also be boosted, as will the economic benefits for local vendors, especially in the hospitality and retail industries surrounding the venue.

The regional sports authorities and leaders have also given their full endorsement, underlining how the WTA 500 will bring women's tennis into the global spotlight in a high-profile window shortly before Wimbledon. Various grassroots outreach programs are also being organized in parallel, creating a genuine bridge between the sport's top level and its grassroots roots.

The timing of the WTA 500 at Queen’s is considered strategic. Coming as it does a week after Roland-Garros and only two weeks before Wimbledon, the tournament provides players with a critical period in which to acclimate themselves to grass. It serves as a link between the grass and the clay, a period that poses typical problems for even the most experienced players.

By purchasing this slot on the calendar, the LTA and the WTA are providing players with a better-balanced and competitive warm-up tour. It also brings top players in the sport into the event, adding further value to the draw for international television coverage and press interest. It offers a double benefit for both players and spectators.

All indications are that the 2025 WTA 500 in Queen’s Club will be a watershed moment in the history of British tennis. It will be the first time since 1973 that women will be playing on its iconic lawns and the symbolism of such a return is not lost on either the players or the spectators. It's not merely a tournament but a tipping point in the way the sport approaches representation and inclusion at its most iconic venues.

With a passionate leadership team, widespread community support and a location in the heart of London, the Queen’s Club stands ready to rewrite its history. No longer the sole bastion of men’s tennis, it’s now emerging as a platform for everyone in tennis to thrive. And with the global tennis audience’s watchful eye, June 2025 will witness a new era for Queen’s and the WTA as well.