Vekic's experience prevails over Raducanu's skill to win at Queen's

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And Donna Vekic once again kissed a trophy three years later. The Croat has been crowned champion of WTA Queen's 2026 after prevailing in an interesting and hard-fought final against Emma Raducanu, who had not played an ATP tournament for almost three months, made an appearance at Roland Garros, but fell in the first round. The Croat also clinches her first grass title in nine years and the fifth of her career, doing so after entering the London tournament as a lucky loser.

She fell in the last round of the qualifiers against Anna Blinkova, but luck put her into the main draw, and since then, her tennis became unstoppable. She defeated Mika Stojsavljevic (6-2, 6-3), caused the first upset against Marie Bouzkova (7-6(9), 6-3); then defeated Karolina Pliskova (6-4, 4-6, 6-3), and in the semifinals swept away Katie Boulter (6-1, 6-3). And in the grand final against the British hope, Vekic started strong with a resounding 6-0, but Raducanu woke up and even led 5-3. However, she couldn't convert, and the Croat turned the score around to take the title with a score of 6-0, 7-6(6). This achievement allows her to rise to the 32nd position, making her a strong candidate to be seeded at Wimbledon.

Donna Vekic thanks her childhood coach after beating Emma Raducanu in the final of Queen’s

“I have to say thanks to my coach David. We worked together when I was 12 years old. You raised me. 🥹 Without you I wouldn’t even know what grass is 😂. When I called you two weeks ago to… pic.twitter.com/Pz6u9buSxu

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 14, 2026

During the trophy presentation, she shared a touching moment with the first coach of her career, whom she rehired two weeks ago: "I have to say thanks to my coach David. We worked together when I was 12 years old. You raised me. Without you, I wouldn't even know what grass is. When I called you two weeks ago for help with this grass season, you said yes. Thank you very much. Without you, I wouldn't be here with this trophy," declared a Vekic who will aim to create another big surprise at the London Grand Slam.

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