Raducanu, Boulter Exit Doubles Queen's Club First Round

Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu's doubles partnership at the Queen's Club Championships began promisingly with a straight-sets victory in their first match, marking Raducanu's first competitive doubles win. Despite their strong start, the British duo was defeated in the following round by the top-seeded pair Lyudmyla Kichenok and Erin Routliffe, who capitalized on Boulter and Raducanu's relative inexperience and lack of chemistry. Raducanu admitted to feeling nervous before their initial doubles match, highlighting her limited doubles experience and the quick transition to grass courts. While Boulter praised their serving and volleying skills and expressed confidence in their partnership, the defeat underscored the challenges of competing against more established doubles teams. Both players continue to focus on gaining valuable match experience ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup. Raducanu also led the British singles charge at Queen's Club, advancing smoothly past her first-round opponent, while Boulter secured a hard-fought win to reach the second round.