Laura Robson expresses pride in reviving women's professional tennis at Queen's, a venue that hasn't hosted a women's tournament since 1973. The event, set to take place in June, will feature top players like Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka and is expected to attract significant attention. Although the men's prize money far exceeds that of women's, efforts continue to bolster support for female athletes in tennis. Robson, the newly appointed tournament director, hopes for a successful turnout to promote this long-awaited return.
"I first remember coming to Queen's as a 10-year-old and watching the men's event, so now to have women's tennis back in London for the first time in 50 years is a massive honour."
"The women's event at Queen's ceased in 1973, with the Eastbourne tournament founded the following year and becoming a fixture of the women's grass court season."
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