Emma Raducanu’s 2025 Grass Season Schedule
After a second-round loss to Iga Swiatek (6-1, 6-2) at the 2025 French Open, Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion and current world No. 37, is set to shift her focus to the grass-court season, aiming to build momentum for Wimbledon (June 30–July 13), where she has reached the fourth round twice (2021, 2024). Below is her confirmed 2025 grass season schedule, reflecting her strategic preparation for her home Grand Slam, alongside parallels to the resilience of athletes like Luke Littler and Aryna Sabalenka.
**1. Queen’s Club Championships (London, June 9–15, WTA 500)**
Raducanu will kick off her grass season at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, marking the tournament’s return to the WTA calendar after over 50 years, per Bolavip.com. She received a wildcard into the star-studded field, featuring Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff, per Bolavip.com. This is her first time competing at Queen’s, a new addition to her grass schedule, aimed at gaining early match practice on home soil, per SkySports.com. Her debut here aligns with her goal to climb into the top 32 for Wimbledon seeding, per Tennis365.com.[](https://bolavip.com/en/tennis/emma-raducanus-grass-season-where-is-the-british-star-playing-next)[](https://bolavip.com/en/tennis/emma-raducanus-grass-season-where-is-the-british-star-playing-next)[](https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13070217/emma-raducanu-tennis-schedule-next-match-ranking-latest-results-and-how-to-watch-live-on-sky-sports-tennis)
**2. Berlin Open (Berlin, June 16–22, WTA 500)**
Raducanu will make her debut at the Berlin Open, a WTA 500 event, having secured a main draw wildcard, per TennisWorldUSA.org. The tournament boasts nine of the world’s top 10 players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys, but excludes Iga Swiatek, per TennisWorldUSA.org. This marks her first non-British grass event, a shift from her previous grass seasons limited to UK tournaments like Nottingham and Eastbourne, per Tennis365.com. The strong field offers a chance to earn crucial ranking points and confidence, per Tennis365.com.[](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/155881/emma-raducanu-to-play-her-first-nonbritish-grass-event-after-getting-wc-into-berlin/)[](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/155881/emma-raducanu-to-play-her-first-nonbritish-grass-event-after-getting-wc-into-berlin/)[](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/emma-raducanu-makes-major-change-grass-court-schedule)
**3. Lexus Eastbourne Open (Eastbourne, June 23–28, WTA 500)**
Raducanu is confirmed for the Lexus Eastbourne Open, where she reached the quarter-finals in 2024, defeating Jessica Pegula before losing to Daria Kasatkina, per LTA.org.uk. The event, the final major tune-up before Wimbledon, features grand slam champions like Barbora Krejcikova, Jelena Ostapenko, and Sofia Kenin, per LTA.org.uk. Her participation depends on her performance in Queen’s and Berlin, as she may opt to conserve energy, per Tennis365.com. Last year’s 240 points from Eastbourne contribute to the 446 grass points she defends, per @TheTennisTalker.[
**4. Wimbledon Championships (London, June 30–July 13, Grand Slam)**
Raducanu will cap her grass season at Wimbledon, where she holds a 7–3 record (70% win rate) and aims for a deep run, per Bolavip.com. Her 2024 fourth-round showing, including a win over Maria Sakkari, fuels optimism, per Tennis365.com. Currently ranked No. 37, she’s close to securing a seeding (top 32), which Tim Henman flagged as key, per Tennis365.com. Despite not being seeded, @Roksskor98 noted she’s likely to play on Centre Court, per. Her draw will be critical, given past tough opponents like Swiatek, per @britwatchsports.[]
Context and Challenges
Raducanu’s 2025 grass season follows a solid clay campaign, with a fourth-round run at the Italian Open and a rise from No. 48 to No. 37, per Bolavip.com. Her grass preparation is bolstered by fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura, whose work with Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova aims to enhance her athleticism, per Olympics.com. However, her coaching situation remains fluid, with Mark Petchey’s role informal after parting with Nick Cavaday, per SkySports.com. @llewdaniels likened her camp to a “circus,” suggesting stability is key for her grass swing, per. Off-court, Raducanu faces safety concerns after a stalker incident in Dubai, per BBC.com, echoing pressures faced by Sabalenka, who criticized toxic coaches, per ESPN.com.
**Parallels to Resilience**
Raducanu’s packed grass schedule mirrors Littler’s ambition to break Phil Taylor’s records, both navigating high expectations, per DailyMail.co.uk. Sabalenka’s defiance of early doubters, Osaka’s grit through anxiety, and Ruud’s ATP reform push reflect Raducanu’s determination to reclaim form, per ESPN.com, TMZ.com, TheTennisGazette.com. Humphries’ Premier League win, fueled by Taylor’s advice, underscores mentorship’s role, akin to Nakamura’s impact on Raducanu, per DailyMail.co.uk.
**Conclusion**
Emma Raducanu’s 2025 grass season begins at Queen’s Club Championships (June 9–15), followed by the Berlin Open (June 16–22), the Lexus Eastbourne Open (June 23–28), and Wimbledon (June 30–July 13), per Bolavip.com, LTA.org.uk, TennisWorldUSA.org. Her debut in Berlin and wildcard at Queen’s signal a bold approach, per Tennis365.com. Like Littler’s record chase, Sabalenka’s advocacy, and Osaka’s perseverance, Raducanu’s campaign aims for a Wimbledon breakthrough. Matches are live on Sky Sports Tennis.[]
