Inspired Donna Vekić defeats Emma Raducanu to win Queen’s title as lucky loser

2024 Wimbledon semifinalist Donna Vekić staved off a comeback from Emma Raducanu to win Queen’s on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first lucky loser to win a WTA Tour title since 2023. The 29-year-old Croatian, who lost in qualifying but got into the main draw after French Open semifinalist Marta Kostyuk withdrew, eased through the first set and then recovered from 5-2 down in the second to lead 6-5. But Raducanu saved three championship points on her serve to force a tiebreak, appearing to tip t

By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire

Yahoo Sports reports: 2024 Wimbledon semifinalist Donna Vekić staved off a comeback from Emma Raducanu to win Queen’s on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first lucky loser to win a WTA Tour title since 2023. The 29-year-old Croatian, who lost in qualifying but got into the main draw after French Open semifinalist Marta Kostyuk withdrew, eased through the first set and then recovered from 5-2 down in the second to lead 6-5. But Raducanu saved three championship points on her serve to force a tiebreak, appearing to tip t