Queen’s Tennis: Women’s Tournament Return Explained
- for the first time in 52 years, Queen's Club will welcome female players back to its courts.
- The Lawn tennis Association (LTA), the governing body for British tennis, hopes the tournament will elevate the profile of the women's game and enhance its visibility as the...
- Scott Lloyd, LTA chief executive, said fans can enjoy both men's and women's tennis on major stages this year.
Women’s tennis storms back to Queen’s Club after a 52-year hiatus, signaling a major push by the LTA to champion the women’s game. This WTA 500 event, previously held in Eastbourne, aims to boost visibility and profitability within British tennis.With Eastbourne now set to host a WTA 250 event, the move to Queen’s promises a thrilling grass-court season opener, potentially featuring stars like Emma Raducanu. The LTA envisions a extensive two-week tennis festival at Queen’s, mirroring successful models elsewhere. Stay tuned for the latest updates from News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as the sport evolves.
Queen’s Club to host WTA Event After 52 Years
Updated June 6, 2025
for the first time in 52 years, Queen’s Club will welcome female players back to its courts. The return of women’s tennis is driven by a commitment to growing the sport and building on the success of events like the one in Eastbourne.
The Lawn tennis Association (LTA), the governing body for British tennis, hopes the tournament will elevate the profile of the women’s game and enhance its visibility as the grass-court season begins. The Queen’s Club WTA event is a WTA 500 tournament.
Scott Lloyd, LTA chief executive, said fans can enjoy both men’s and women’s tennis on major stages this year. The LTA wants to develop tournaments that deliver profitability and greater visibility for women’s tennis.
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 event was previously held at Eastbourne. Now, Eastbourne will host a 250 event leading up to Wimbledon. Emma Raducanu is expected to participate.
Laura Robson, Queen’s tournament director, said the LTA moved the women’s event to Eastbourne in 1974. It thrived and became a combined event. Logistical challenges previously prevented a combined event at Queen’s. Now, a two-week tennis festival is possible, similar to the model used in Montreal and Toronto.
What’s next
The return of women’s tennis to Queen’s Club marks a meaningful step in the LTA’s ongoing efforts to promote and develop the women’s game, promising an exciting future for the sport in Britain.