Raducanu suffers Queens heartbreak as Brit's five-yeat wait for title goes on

Resilient Emma Raducanu denied in Queen’s final to extend trophy drought

Raducanu lost the HSBC Championships final 6-0, 7-6 to Vekic, extending her drought since 2021; back-to-back Saturday matches and leg fatigue versus Vekic's single match created decisive disadvantage. Scheduling asymmetry and recovery gaps directly impact performance—playing two matches in 24 hours versus one proved costly.