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This week is the first to see a women's tennis tournament at Queen's in over 50 years.

Olga Morozova was the champion when the iconic venue last hosted a women's tournament way back in 1973.

The women's tournament takes place this week, before the men's draw follows next week.

You can watch it all live on the BBC - as well as ATP and WTA events in Nottingham and Eastbourne, respectively, and Wimbledon qualifying before the grass-court Grand Slam begins on 30 June.

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Welcome to day three at Queen's!

Once again the weather forecast has been telling fibs and it's a gloomy day in west London. But it looks like it should brighten up as the day goes on.

Yesterday there were brilliant wins for Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the singles draw. Today, they team up again as 'Boultucanu' in the doubles quarter-final after that impressive win on day one.

And in the singles, Britain's Sonay Kartal is in last-16 action.

Stick with us.

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Brits in Action

The British women’s number one, Katie Boulter, will be looking to continue her good form on grass having won the Nottingham Open for the previous two years. She will be looking to be the first British women to win the event since Ann Haydon-Jones in 1969 and follow in her footsteps of winning both the Queen’s Club Championship and Wimbledon in the same year.

Best of the rest

American Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam tournament this year, winning the Australian Open in January. She’ll be eyeing up her second major at Wimbledon and a win at Queen’s could put her in a good position. Keys has previous success on grass from a 2023 Eastbourne win.

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How do I start?

• There are over 20,000 tennis courts across the United Kingdom. Getting going is pretty easy, whether you're starting out or coming back to the game, there's a level to suit everyone, external.
• Thousands of clubs and park courts, external around the country can provide racquets and balls if you don't have your own.
• Once you're feeling confident, there is a Local Tennis League, external system to get involved with near you. There are more than 150 leagues and over 15,000 players of all levels and abilities across the UK.
• If you've been inspired by Emma LTA Youth, external is a fun entry point for kids aged 4-11, giving parents the chance to in too, with an accredited coach.
• If you need a different introduction to tennis, external, there are some fun routes to try, including Walking Tennis, Padel, Tennis Xpress, and Pair & Play, specifically for women.

What is it?

• The aim of the game is pretty simple; hit a tennis ball over the net, making sure to keep it inside the designated lines.
• If your opponent fails to return the ball back over the net to you, you win the point. You can play with two people (one-on-one), or with four (two-on-two) on different surfaces, including grass, hard court, carpet and clay.

Is it for me?

• The simple pleasures of whacking a ball over a net are not to be underestimated. It's an addictive and fun way to get fit, with many different variations to suit people of all ages and abilities.
• As well as being extremely social, tennis is a non-impact sport which improves bone-density and flexibility of muscles and ts.

What to expect when I start?

• Tennis will give you an all-round workout and help you stay fit, building your leg muscles as you run around the court.
• You will improve your hand-eye co-ordination, build upper body muscles and increase stamina as you run around the court.
• The British weather isn't the most reliable, but there are options to play indoors or floodlit courts, external throughout the year.
• Tennis can be adapted for any level of ability, as well as for players with different disabilities. Wheelchair tennis can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to racquets or balls, and there are many different options for those with other disabilities to play.
• The LTA, external caters for and champions wheelchair tennis, and also offers subsidised camps featuring learning-disability, deaf and visually-impaired tennis.
• There is also Mini Tennis, external for children aged 3-10, with smaller courts, nets and racquets and lower-bouncing balls.
• Tennis players need coaches, external, and that's a great way to get involved with the sport.