Emma Raducanu vs Anna Blinkova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Queen’s Club Championships (HSBC Championships) | First Round
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Emma Raducanu gets her grass court season underway against Anna Blinkova at Queen’s Club.
Ranking points: WTA 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Queen’s Club, London, England
Surface: Outdoor grass
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Emma Raducanu vs Anna Blinkova prediction
Emma Raducanu lost on the opening day of Roland Garros as she was beaten by Solana Sierra in straight sets. Raducanu had only made her return to the tour a week earlier in Strasbourg following a post-viral illness which kept her out of action for over two months. Raducanu’s highlight of the season was a first tour-level final since 2021 at the Transylvania Open in February. The British number one can be a dangerous player on grass, and she will be hoping for an upturn in her fortunes at this event.
She begins her campaign against Anna Blinkova. The Russian qualified for this event after comfortable victories over Jodie Burrage and Donna Vekic. Blinkova has failed to advance beyond the second-round of a WTA event this season, while she began her campaign with five straight losses. Overall, she has 16 defeats from 26 matches.
This is a match that Raducanu will be expected to win, and an aggressive start could be crucial.
Emma Raducanu vs Anna Blinkova tip: Emma Raducanu to win 2-0
