Date: June 9–15, 2025
Venue: The Queen’s Club, London, United Kingdom
Surface: Grass (Outdoor)
Category: WTA 500
Tournament Overview
The HSBC Championships marks the return of WTA tennis to The Queen’s Club for the first time since 1973, making it a historic moment for the sport. As the first WTA 500 grass-court event of the season, this tournament serves as a crucial warm-up for Wimbledon, attracting top-ranked players eager to fine-tune their game on fast surfaces.
Key Players to Watch
This year’s field features a mix of established stars and rising talents:
Zheng Qinwen – The top seed, bringing her powerful baseline game to grass.
Madison Keys – A former Wimbledon quarterfinalist with a strong grass-court record.
Emma Raducanu – The British star returns to Queen’s Club, hoping to make a deep run.
Elena Rybakina – The 2022 Wimbledon champion, a serious contender for the title.
Barbora Krejciková – A versatile player with strong net skills.
Tournament Format & Schedule
Qualifying Rounds: June 7–8
Main Draw: June 9–15
Singles Final: June 15 (Not before 1:30 PM local time)
Doubles Final: June 15 (following the singles final).
Playing Conditions & Weather
Grass Court Speed: Fast and low-bouncing, favoring aggressive play and quick reflexes.
Weather Forecast: Mild temperatures with occasional rain delays expected.
Prize Money & Points Breakdown
Singles Winner: $250,000 / 500 WTA points
Finalist: $125,000 / 300 WTA points
Semi-finalist: $75,000 / 180 WTA points.
Recent Champions
Since this is the first WTA event at Queen’s Club in over 50 years, a new name will be added to the champions’ list.
