Sell-out crowds and joy: how Queen’s Club women’s tournament outshone the men
The Queen’s Club women’s tennis tournament saw high attendance and popularity, arguably overshadowing the men's event this year. The men's tournament struggled with a weak field due to a widespread injury crisis among top players.
Why it matters
It reflects a shifting trend in tennis viewership and the impact of physical attrition on the professional men's tour.
Serena Williams at Queen’s Club was a real coup for the tournament. Photograph: Paul Harding/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Serena Williams at Queen’s Club was a real coup for the tournament. Photograph: Paul Harding/Getty Images Tennis Sell-out crowds and joy: how Queen’s Club women’s tournament outshone the men Tumaini Carayol Serena Williams’ appearance plus Raducanu and Boulter doing so well put the men’s event in the shade this year
The article provides an observational analysis of sports trends and tournament logistics without political or ideological bias.
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