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How far Emma Radukanu can go at Wimbledon after British No. 1 success in the HSBC Championship final at Queen’s Club.
Instead of training at Wimbledon after reaching the final at Queen’s, Radukanu will be rested after opting out of a wild card at Eastbourne after pulling out of the tournament in Nottingham.
The West London tournament marked his biggest run at a Tour event since winning as a qualifier for the 2021 US Open.
Radukanu played outstanding, free-hitting, attacking tennis at Queen’s as he went on a winning streak without dropping a set. until losing in three sets against Donna Vecic in a dramatic final.
The first half of 2026 was marked by a serious post-viral illness that caused him to miss tournaments in Miami, Madrid and Rome, and he has just one win under his belt since March.
He was also eliminated from the first round A flawed performance against Argentina’s Solana Sierra at the French Open.
Radukanu lost to Donna Vecic in the Queen’s final but her run has given her real hope ahead of Wimbledon
The 23-year-old, who has gone through a steady stream of coaches since that success in New York, is teaming up again with US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson, and that stability could be the best decision he’s made in more than four years leading up to Wimbledon.
“I think it was a really good stepping stone,” Radukanu said After defeating Russian qualifier Anna Blinkova In the opening round at Queens. “And I think the way I was feeling on the court, the way I was moving, the way I was expressing myself, just the whole package, not necessarily the tennis, but the way I was acting on the court, I really enjoyed it.
“I think that’s something I want to carry forward into all my matches and really embrace this grass court season.”
Follow him Queen defeated Eva Jovic to reach the finalsRadukanu reiterated: “I think it’s clear this week that I’ve had a lot of fun on court.
“When I’m laughing and enjoying it, that’s when I feel like the best layer can flow out of there without trying to fit into any kind of mold.”
“I think it’s the ‘new Emma,'” she added. “Because you take in all the lessons and experiences, all the different ups and downs, and you understand a lot more about what’s going on and what works for you.
“I’m back and good.”
Radukanu gave world number one Aryna Sabalenka a scare at Wimbledon last year
Radukanu, who threw the kitchen sink World number one Aryna Sabalenka in a third-round thriller at Wimbledon last yearHe enjoys the comforts of home, so going to the All England Club as the 30th seed gives him real hope of another deep run.
“You know, there’s no feeling like playing at home,” Radukanu said after the loss to Vekic. “I was amazed at the atmosphere all week and the support I got. I really couldn’t believe it.
“Even though I know I’m playing at home, it just goes beyond anything you really think about.”
He added: “For that, I’m really grateful, and I just see how many people are behind me and rooting for me. It means a lot, because the results aren’t always what you get throughout the season. You see things written about you or said about you, but when you play at home, you’re reminded of how much support you actually have. It means a lot to get that.”
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A look back at Radukanu’s incredible win at the 2021 US Open
Is coach Richardson the key to Radukanu’s Wimbledon hopes?
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Tim Henman thinks Radukanu should stay positive despite Queen’s final loss to Donna Vecic
Four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman thinks bringing Richardson back is starting to pay off for Radukanu.
He reunited with Richardson in May and has now confirmed they will work together for the rest of the season. At 6 feet 7 inches, his massive physical stature earned him the nickname “Flex”.
He’s an old-school coach who likes to sit on the hard yards, but he also brings a light touch.
The former British No. 1 Henman says the work they are doing on and off the court is a step in the right direction for Radukanu.
“I think it was a positive week for Emma to compete and win matches, playing that controlled, aggressive tennis that we’ve seen in the past,” he said. Sky Sports.
“It was pretty clear that he was in great spirits on the court; his body language seemed very positive.
“There’s been a lot of upside from this week. It’s just one week; he’s got to make it, and fingers crossed he can.
“I think it’s great to have Andrew Richardson back in his corner. Obviously, he’s known him for many, many years, long before their success at the US Open.
“You could hear his input from the court side, he was a good player himself, a very good coach and fingers crossed Emma will stick with it.
“I think consistency and continuity is something that’s been missing for a number of years and I really hope Andrew gets a chance to continue building because this is the first real opportunity to really develop the relationship. It’s been a really positive week for both of them.”
England and double the rainbow dream?
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Henman and Laura Robson both believe that Radukanu reuniting with Andrew Richardson is a good move.
Radukanu played five matches on grass at Queen’s and arrived unscathed – no injuries or niggles – just fatigue.
He has gone back to his roots, but competing against the best players who can stifle his style of play could become a problem.
There is real optimism and hope that Radukanu can produce a dream Grand Slam on home soil… and that it could match England producing something similar at the World Cup across the pond.
We can expect a double dose of success this summer!
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