Raducanu & Boulter: Queen’s Doubles Exit 2025
- Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter experienced a setback in the doubles at queen's Club, succumbing to defeat against Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenok and New zealand's Erin Routliffe.
- In the second set, Raducanu and Boulter showed resilience, rallying from a 4-1 deficit to level the score at 4-4.
- Looking ahead, raducanu is set to compete against Rebecca Sramkova in the singles round of 16 on Thursday.
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter’s Queen’s Club doubles run in 2025 ended abruptly, as they fell to Kichenok and Routliffe in straight sets. Despite a spirited comeback in the second set, the British duo couldn’t convert crucial break points, ultimately leading to their early exit. Raducanu now turns her focus to the singles competition, where she’ll face Rebecca sramkova. This marks a significant moment, as Raducanu eyes a chance to surpass Boulter and reclaim the British number one ranking, a title Boulter has held for two years.News Directory 3 is following the tournament closely, bringing you all the updates. Will Raducanu’s singles performance reignite her climb to the top? Discover what’s next…
Raducanu and Boulter Suffer Doubles Defeat at Queen’s club
Updated June 11, 2025
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter experienced a setback in the doubles at queen’s Club, succumbing to defeat against Ukraine’s Nadiia Kichenok and New zealand’s Erin Routliffe. The seasoned pair of Kichenok and Routliffe, boasting three Grand Slam doubles titles, quickly established dominance, securing a 4-1 lead in the first set before clinching it with another break.
In the second set, Raducanu and Boulter showed resilience, rallying from a 4-1 deficit to level the score at 4-4. However, their momentum stalled as they failed to capitalize on four break point opportunities in the subsequent game. Despite saving three match points later on, they where unable to prevent Kichenok and Routliffe from sealing the victory.
Looking ahead, raducanu is set to compete against Rebecca Sramkova in the singles round of 16 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Boulter will face fifth seed Diana Shnaider.
The tournament at Queen’s, hosting a women’s event for the first time in 52 years, presents an opportunity for Raducanu to potentially reclaim the British number one spot from Boulter. Boulter has held the position for two years, having taken over after Raducanu’s ranking declined due to injuries and inconsistent performance.
What’s next
Raducanu’s performance in the singles tournament will determine whether she can surpass Boulter in the rankings and regain her position as the top-ranked british female tennis player. All eyes will be on her upcoming match against Sramkova.