Tennis
Queen’s Club 2025 Men’s Singles Preview
The 2025 edition of the Queen’s Club Championships begins next week, launching the grass-court season with one of its most prestigious events.
Running from 16–22 June at London’s famed Queen’s Club, the tournament is a vital lead-up to Wimbledon and often an insight for who’s peaking at just the right moment.
We preview the action below
Who will win Queen’s this year?
Carlos Alcaraz returns to Queen’s as the bookies’ favourite at odds of 19/20, a reflection of both his superb form following his sensational five-set victory over Jannick Sinner in the French Open last week, and his proven ability on grass.
The reigning French Open champion won here two years ago and used it as a launchpad for his maiden Wimbledon title. While the Spaniard isn’t as naturally attuned to the surface as some others in the field, his versatility, footwork and ball-striking ability make him a constant threat, even with little turnaround time from that taxing clay-court campaign.
All eyes in Britain, though, will be on Jack Draper, who arrives as the country’s leading hope and arguably the tournament’s form player. After a brilliant spring that’s seen him surge into the world’s top five, Draper looks poised for a breakout grass season.
He’s trading at 3/1 in the market and will have the home crowd firmly behind him. There’s a growing sense that this might be the year Draper makes the leap from dangerous outsider to consistent title-winner – and Queen’s would be a fitting place to start.
Taylor Fritz, listed at 13/2, offers a potent mix of power and grass-court ability. His serve and forehand combination are tailor-made for quicker conditions, and he’s enjoyed success on grass before – albeit without breaking through to win a major title.
Fritz has shown strong form in patches this year and will look to capitalise on any fatigue from the top seed or inconsistency from the less experienced contenders.
Who are some of the outsiders?
Alex de Minaur sits at 12/1, a price that reflects his consistency rather than a proven track record on grass. The Australian is a relentless competitor, with foot speed and defensive ability to frustrate more explosive players. He’ll need to be clinical on serve to contend, but his past runs at Queen’s and Wimbledon show he’s capable of going deep.
Holger Rune is available at 16/1 and remains an intriguing wildcard. The Danish star has a lot of talent, but has yet to fully harness it across the full range of surfaces. His aggressive style can cause havoc when on song, though his results have been patchy in 2025 so far. If he catches fire, few will want to face him in the latter stages.
The American duo of Tommy Paul (18/1) and Ben Shelton (20/1) round out the key names in the field. Paul, last year’s champion, hasn’t quite hit the same highs in 2025 but returns to a court where he’s comfortable and confident. Shelton, meanwhile, continues to build his game on grass and has the kind of lefty serve that can turn matches in a flash. He’s raw but dangerous.
As always, Queen’s offers a fascinating blend of established stars, homegrown talent and rising forces. While Alcaraz is the man to beat, Draper’s form and familiarity with the surface make him a serious challenger, while the likes of Fritz, Musetti and Paul add real depth to the draw.
