Tennis Weekly — 2026-06-15
Queen's Club Championships kicks off this week in London as the ATP's key Wimbledon warm-up, with top contenders like de Minaur and Musetti headlining after Alcaraz's absence. Meanwhile, Serena Williams' highly anticipated comeback ended abruptly after just one match due to her doubles partner's injury. Alexander Zverev celebrates his maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros while preparing for grass-court season.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-06-15
Tournament Recap
Queen's Club Championships ATP 2026 (June 15–21)
The ATP HSBC Championships at Queen's Club is set to begin this week as the marquee warm-up event for Wimbledon. With world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz absent, the field opens for challengers. The draw features strong contenders including Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, Jiri Lehecka, Sebastian Vacherot, Cameron Norrie, and Jack Draper, according to the entry list.
Zverev Claims First Grand Slam at Roland Garros
Alexander Zverev captured his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open following a dramatic five-set victory. The German champion was subsequently honored in Halle before his grass-court debut, though his Roland-Garros trophy replica sparked unexpected social media reactions among fans.
Player Spotlight
Serena Williams' Comeback Halted After One Match
Tennis fans anticipated an emotional return when Serena Williams entered doubles competition at Queen's Club, yet her much-publicized comeback lasted just a single match. The comeback ended when her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during a singles match on Wednesday.
The premature exit came despite Williams' initial optimism about competing in London before Wimbledon. Former top-10 player Andrea Petkovic subsequently criticized the media hype surrounding the comeback, noting that "it annoyed me" regarding the disproportionate coverage given to the return.
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Berrettini Seeks Wild Card Boost for Wimbledon
Italian Federation President Intervenes for Former Top-10 Star — Matteo Berrettini's injury comeback received a potential boost when the Italian Tennis Federation chief personally sent a letter advocating for his wild-card entry into Wimbledon. The move comes after recent tournament results showed signs of progress for the former world No. 6.
Coming Up
Wimbledon Just Two Weeks Away
As Queen's Club concludes, all eyes turn to grass-court preparation ahead of Wimbledon's start in late June. Speculation surrounds Djokovic's chances at the All England Club, with analyst Mats Wilander suggesting only five players can beat the Serbian star for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Jannik Sinner's rumored Wimbledon kit—featuring green accents—has already leaked online, giving fans an early glimpse of the Italian's potential All England attire.
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