The Queen's Club in London will host a women's tennis tournament next year for the first time in over 50 years. The WTA event is scheduled to take place the week following the French Open, marking the beginning of the grass-court season and positioning it as a lead-up event to Wimbledon. The men's ATP Tour event will follow the women's tournament.
Concerns have been raised by male players regarding the impact of the women's tournament on the quality of the grass at Queen's Club. Chris Pollard, director of major events and digital at the Lawn Tennis Association, has expressed confidence in the ability to host a two-week event at the venue without compromising the playing surface. Pollard cited the successful two-week Wimbledon Championships as evidence that grass can withstand extended tennis play. Independent data supports the claim that the men's tournament will not be adversely affected by the preceding women's event.
