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HSBC Championships Open: Raducanu Aggressive, Williams Returns to Doubles

6/8/2026

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The HSBC Championships at Britain's Queen's Club begin on Monday 8 June, featuring Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams.
Raducanu, last year’s quarter-finalist, enters the women’s singles draw against a qualifier.
Raducanu says she will play more aggressively, focusing on serving and returning grass.
Williams returns to competitive doubles after almost four years away.
Katie Boulter partners with Raducanu in doubles and faces Leylah Fernandez in singles.

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The HSBC Championships at Britain's Queen's Club begin on Monday 8 June, featuring Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams.
Raducanu, last year’s quarter-finalist, enters the women’s singles draw against a qualifier.
Raducanu says she will play more aggressively, focusing on serving and returning grass.
Williams returns to competitive doubles after almost four years away.
Katie Boulter partners with Raducanu in doubles and faces Leylah Fernandez in singles.