Laura Robson's role in the development of tennis

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Robson previously served as tournament director of the Nottingham Open, which successfully combined the WTA 250 and ATP Challenger events. Her appointment confirms the LTA's (British Tennis Association) course of bringing former professionals into the organization of major tennis events.

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"This is a huge honor for me. Queen's Club is a legendary venue and I am confident that the women's tournament will be just as vibrant as the men's competition, which has been recognized as tournament of the year on numerous occasions," Robson said.

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Women in leadership roles in tennis

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Thanks to Robson's appointment, over 70% of major grass tournaments in the UK are now led by women. For example:

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• - Nottingham - Amy Hitchinson, former tournament director at Birmingham.
• - Eastbourne - Rebecca James.
• - Birmingham and Rowhampton - Kirsty Thomson.

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Tickets and hospitality

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Sales of hospitality packages for the WTA 500 at Queen's Club have already begun.

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• - Tickets for the tournament will go on sale in early 2025.
• - For the ATP 500 men's tournament, tickets are available to LTA Advantage members starting November 28.

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LTA's contribution and outlook

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The involvement of former players such as Laura Robson and Jamie Murray in the organization of tournaments underlines the LTA's commitment to using the expertise of ex-professionals to develop tennis in the UK.

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"Laura has done a brilliant job at Nottingham and we are confident that her contribution to Queen's Club will also be outstanding," said Chris Pollard, Managing Director of the LTA.

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Conclusion

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The appointment of Laura Robson marks a new phase in the development of tennis in the UK. The return of women's tennis to the legendary Queen's Club arena promises to be an exciting event, bringing together the past and future of the sport.