{"id":263023,"date":"2026-06-11T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/263023\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:27:17","slug":"atp-hsbc-championships-2026-queens-club-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/263023\/","title":{"rendered":"ATP HSBC Championships 2026 &#8211; Queen&#8217;s Club Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Without defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the Queen\u2019s Club event opens the door for a new champion. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the 123rd edition.<\/p>\n<p>The HSBC Championships at Queen\u2019s Club returns as usual in 2026 as an important part of the preparations for Wimbledon. <\/p>\n<p>But this year looks different. Carlos Alcaraz, who won here in 2025, withdrew from the entire grass court swing due to wrist injury. Home player Jack Draper has also withdrawn due to injury. With the defending champion absent and not including the biggest servers and some of the other great grass-court players, the draw will be fairly open \u2013 the singles draw will be made on Saturday, 13 June.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some details and what players to look out for. As usual here, it\u2019s about serving well and handling pressure moments really well (including tiebreaks).<\/p>\n<p>Tournament Details<\/p>\n<p>Dates: June 15-21, 2026<br \/>Edition: 123rd (men\u2019s event)<br \/>Location: Queen\u2019s Club, West London, United Kingdom<br \/>Surface: Grass (outdoor)<br \/>Category: ATP Tour 500<br \/>Draw: 32 singles \/ 16 doubles<\/p>\n<p>Schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying: Saturday, June 13 \u2013 Sunday, June 14<\/p>\n<p>Draw Ceremony: Saturday, June 13<\/p>\n<p>Main Draw: Monday, June 15 \u2013 Sunday, June 21<\/p>\n<p>Singles Final: Sunday, June 21 at 1:30 PM local time<\/p>\n<p>Doubles Final: Sunday, June 21 (after singles final)<\/p>\n<p>The tournament runs concurrent with the WTA 500 event, which takes place June 6-14, meaning we have two weeks of great grass court tennis at Queen\u2019s Club.<\/p>\n<p>Prize Money Breakdown<\/p>\n<p>Total Prize Pool for ATP Queen\u2019s Club: \u20ac2,583,330 (approximately $3 million)<\/p>\n<p>PositionPrize MoneyATP PointsChampion\u20ac483,145500Finalist\u20ac259,940330Semifinalist\u20ac138,530200Quarterfinalist\u20ac70,775100Round of 16\u20ac37,78050Round of 32\u20ac20,1450<\/p>\n<p>Top Contenders<\/p>\n<p>Alex de Minaur (Australia) \u2013 Top Seed<\/p>\n<p>The Australian enters as the top seed after building decent momentum heading into grass season even though he\u2019s shown inconsistency at times this season. One of the best movers on tour and overall a reliable grass-court player<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/de-minaur-grass.webp\" alt=\"de minaur\" class=\"wp-image-66512\"  \/>De Minaur<\/p>\n<p>Jiri Lehecka (Czech Republic) <\/p>\n<p>The Czech star has what is needed to win here surely, aggressive baseline game, powerful serve and also an improved net play. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennisnerd.net\/gear\/racquets\/pro-player-racquets\/jiri-leheckas-racquet-player-profile\/40933\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.tennisnerd.net\/gear\/racquets\/pro-player-racquets\/jiri-leheckas-racquet-player-profile\/40933\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lehecka<\/a> reached the final here last year and will be many fans favorite this time around.<\/p>\n<p>Rafael Jodar (Spain)<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old Spanish sensation has been fantastic in the clay season, what can he do on grass?<\/p>\n<p>Jakub Mensik (Czech Republic) <\/p>\n<p>One of the young players that can surprise this year. He has a great serve and has really improved his ability to deliver in key moments.<\/p>\n<p>Cameron Norrie (Great Britain) \u2013 Home Hope<\/p>\n<p>The British No. 1 will receive good home support, which matters at Queen\u2019s Club. Norrie\u2019s lefty serve and defensive skills have served him well on grass, though we\u2019ve seen inconsistent results at this level.<\/p>\n<p>Other Notable Players<\/p>\n<p>Lorenzo Musetti, Learner Tien<\/p>\n<p>Recent Champions<\/p>\n<p>The past few years show competitive variety:<\/p>\n<p>2025: Carlos Alcaraz (defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2)<\/p>\n<p>2024: Tommy Paul (defeated Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-4)<\/p>\n<p>2023: Carlos Alcaraz (defeated Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-2)<\/p>\n<p>2022: Matteo Berrettini (defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-3)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mensik-2026.webp\" alt=\"jakub mensik\" class=\"wp-image-64335\" style=\"width:846px;height:auto\"  \/>Mensik can surprise at Queens Club<\/p>\n<p>Queen\u2019s Club isn\u2019t just another ATP 500, it\u2019s the final major preparation before Wimbledon. It\u2019s all about testing fitness and form, adjusting to grass movements and preparing mentally for Wimbledon\u2019s demands<\/p>\n<p>A strong run at Queen\u2019s historically correlates with Wimbledon performance. Winners here often carry that momentum into the third week at the All England Club.<\/p>\n<p>The Venue<\/p>\n<p>Queen\u2019s Club, located in West London since 1887, remains one of tennis\u2019s most popular venues. The centre court has an  intimate setting and it\u2019s a classic British sporting venue.<\/p>\n<p>The smaller capacity compared to modern stadiums creates an almost collegiate atmosphere. Players consistently cite Queen\u2019s as their favorite non-Grand Slam event.<\/p>\n<p>Where to Watch the ATP Queens Club<\/p>\n<p>Television\/Streaming:<\/p>\n<p>UK: Sky Sports (Sky Sports Tennis), BT Sport, BBC (highlights)<\/p>\n<p>US: Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel Plus<\/p>\n<p>Europe: Eurosport (varies by country)<\/p>\n<p>Global: Tennis TV (ATP subscription required)<\/p>\n<p>Australia: Foxtel, beIN Sports<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betanything.eu\/tennisnerd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/betanything-sports.gif\" alt=\"betanything\" class=\"wp-image-65583\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Without defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the Queen\u2019s Club event opens the door for a new champion. 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