The hallowed grass courts of The Queen’s Club witnessed a historic moment for British tennis as Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash lifted the HSBC Championships doubles trophy on Sunday, June 22. The victory, marked by a thrilling performance, coincided with Carlos Alcaraz’s singles triumph, cementing the 2025 tournament as a landmark event in the sport’s calendar.
This victory is part of a broader resurgence in British doubles tennis, supported by a 20% increase in doubles training programs since 2020, as reported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The LTA’s strategic focus on doubles specialization has paid dividends, with Glasspool and Cash adding to their impressive resumes that include five ATP Tour doubles titles and 17 ATP Challenger titles for Cash, 11 of which were with partner Henry Patten.
The HSBC Championships, now in its second year as the title sponsor following a partnership with the LTA in 2025, also marked the return of women’s professional tennis to Queen’s Club after a 50-year absence. The event hosted a WTA 500 tournament alongside the ATP Tour 500 series, creating a combined ATP-WTA format that has elevated the tournament’s global profile. This innovative scheduling, occurring one week before Wimbledon, positions Queen’s as a critical warm-up event, just four miles from the All England Club.
Carlos Alcaraz’s singles victory over Jiri Lehecka, celebrated across multiple LTA posts, added to the weekend’s excitement. The Spanish star’s second Queen’s title, achieved with an 11-1 record at the venue since his 2023 debut, underscored his dominance on grass. Meanwhile, the doubles success of Glasspool and Cash provided a perfect British counterpoint, delighting home crowds and boosting national pride under the #BackTheBrits campaign.
As the tennis world turns its gaze to Wimbledon, starting a week from today, the victories at Queen’s serve as a powerful prelude. For Glasspool, Cash, and the British tennis community, this moment is not just a celebration but a foundation for future glory on the global stage.
