Queen’s Club Championships WTA Semifinals Round-Up | Emma Raducanu returns to final after beating Iva Jovic, will face Donna Vekic in title match
WTASaturday, 13 June 2026 at 20:03
The Queen’s Club Championships semifinals delivered a controlled performance from Emma Raducanu, who advanced into the final after a straight-sets win over Iva Jovic. The Brit maintained a high level of return pressure throughout the match, breaking early in both sets to establish command and avoid extended exchanges on serve.
Donna Vekic also progressed to the title match after defeating Katie Boulter, ending the Brit’s run in front of the home crowd. The Croatian imposed greater efficiency in key service games and consistently neutralised Boulter’s attempts to build momentum on grass, setting up a final between two of the most stable performers of the week.
Vekic outlasts Boulter to secure final place
Donna Vekic def. Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3
Donna Vekic booked her place in the Queen’s Club final with a highly efficient straight-sets win over Katie Boulter, producing one of the most statistically controlled serving performances of the tournament. The Croatian, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, lost just six points behind serve across the match, repeatedly neutralising Boulter’s return pressure through first-strike accuracy and compact service patterns.
The opening set was defined by Vekic’s ability to control short exchanges and prevent Boulter from dictating from the baseline. Early breaks established separation, with Vekic consistently targeting Boulter’s second serve and stepping inside the court to take control of return positioning. Boulter struggled to establish rhythm in service games, frequently forced into extended rallies without the ability to finish points on first strike.
In the second set, Boulter attempted to increase first-serve aggression to shorten points, but Vekic maintained structural discipline in return games. The Croatian’s serve remained the key separator, with minimal leakage behind her delivery and strong first-serve point conversion preventing any sustained momentum shifts. Even when Boulter held serve more consistently, she was unable to generate enough pressure on return to create meaningful break-point clusters.
This marks her first tour-level final since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and continues a strong grass-court profile, having previously reached the Wimbledon semifinals and won the Nottingham title. She now targets her first WTA 500 crown on Sunday.
Raducanu maintains control from baseline to defeat Jovic
Emma Raducanu def. Iva Jovic 6-2, 6-2
Emma Raducanu reached the Queen’s Club final after a comprehensive straight-sets win over Iva Jovic, built on early return pressure and sustained baseline depth. The Brit immediately targeted Jovic’s second serve, stepping inside the baseline to dictate neutral rallies and shorten service games.
Jovic initially held serve in the opening exchanges, but Raducanu’s return positioning began to destabilise her rhythm. The first set turned after a sequence of breaks in which Raducanu consistently extended rallies, forcing Jovic into defensive forehands and rushed unforced errors. Once ahead, Raducanu maintained a high first-serve percentage to prevent any momentum shift.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with Raducanu breaking early and consolidating through controlled service games. Jovic attempted to increase aggression on return but struggled to create sustained pressure, winning limited points on second-serve return. Raducanu’s ability to neutralise baseline exchanges reduced volatility and ensured she remained ahead in all key service metrics.
Statistically, Raducanu won a majority of return points against second serve and maintained a clear advantage in break-point conversion efficiency. The match was defined less by explosive winners and more by positional control and error management under pressure. She now moves into her third career final and her first at WTA 500 level, where she will face Donna Vekic.
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain following her victory over Anna Blinkova on day two of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club
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