Carlos Alcaraz and Amanda Anisimova to return to Queen’s in 2026

Six-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz and 2025 women’s runner-up Amanda Anisimova will return to Queen’s next year.

Spanish world number two Alcaraz has won two of the past three editions of the prestigious tournament.

World number four Anisimova, meanwhile, enjoyed a breakthrough run on the grass courts as women’s tennis returned to Queen’s for the first time since 1973.

Both Alcaraz and American Anisimova reached the Wimbledon singles finals this year, losing to Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek respectively.

The women’s tournament takes place from 6-14 June, with the men’s held from 13-21 June.

“Queen’s is a very special tournament for me and one I look forward to every year,” French Open and US Open champion Alcaraz said.

“This year was incredible to come back and win the title for a second time in front of the amazing crowds in London – I couldn’t have asked for a better week.

“Coming back as the defending champion is going to be a challenge against these top players, but I’m excited to go out there and fight to lift the trophy again.”

Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka in three sets in the men’s final – watched by a peak audience of 1,715,000 on the BBC.

Qualifier Tatjana Maria became the first women’s champion at Queen’s for 52 years, with Anisimova going on to reach major finals at Wimbledon and the US Open.