Britain’s top two combined in an intriguing doubles partnership as Queen’s welcomes women’s tennis for the first time in over 50 years

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter paired up in doubles together for the first time, getting a win in their opening match at Queen’s. While Boulter has some experience playing doubles - she’s played a crucial role in some Billie Jean King Cup ties and even played with fiance Alex de Minaur - Raducanu had only contested one doubles match in her career three years ago.

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter’s double act got off to the perfect start as the pair opened their grass court swing with a feelgood victory at Queens.