13 Jun 2025, 21:24

Emma Raducanu lost to Zheng Qinwen at the tournament in Queen's

Raducanu lost in the quarterfinals of the tournament, conceding to Zheng Qinwen.
The tennis player showed good form but faced health issues during the match.
The upcoming competitions may provide her an opportunity to improve her position in the world rankings.

This is reported by BBC, The Guardian.

Emma Raducanu's loss in the quarterfinals

Emma Raducanu ended her positive week at the tournament in Queen's with a loss to Zheng Qinwen, who is ranked fifth in the world. The match concluded with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in favor of the Chinese tennis player, who reached her first semifinal on grass.

Raducanu's performances at the tournament

Prior to this match, Raducanu demonstrated good form, achieving two convincing victories over Spanish players. Her return to the grass season after two months of clay court play gave her added confidence.

Game technique and strategy

Zheng Qinwen, who is only a month older than Raducanu, showcased her strengths, including a powerful first serve and aggressive play. Although Raducanu attempted to control the game, she struggled to cope with her opponent's powerful shots.

Health issues

Raducanu suffered from back spasms, which required a medical timeout before the second set. Although she started the second set with a 3-0 lead, she was unable to maintain this position due to Zheng's recovery.

Looking ahead

Despite the loss, Raducanu will return to the position of British number one on Monday and has chances of receiving a seeding at Wimbledon. However, her game still needs improvement to compete with the best tennis players in the world.