A Tournament of Impact

As the official charity of The Queen’s Club, the Queen’s Club Foundation (QCF) once again used the platform of the HSBC Championships 2026 to showcase the power of racket sports to inspire, include and transform lives.

Key Highlights

• 309 total engagements across the two-week Championships
• Enabled 50 female youth leaders to visit the Championships
• 9-coin toss moments on Centre Court and Court 1

These figures reflect both the reach and depth of the Foundation’s work - connecting communities, inspiring people, and championing inclusion at every level of the game.

Inspiring Moments on the Big Stage

A defining feature of this year’s Championships was the continued presence of QCF participants at the heart of the tournament. Across the fortnight, nine individuals from QCF programmes stepped onto Centre Court and Court 1 to perform the coin toss - an unforgettable experience on one of tennis’s most iconic stages.



These moments celebrated the diversity and reach of QCF’s work:

• Joseph, a junior wheelchair athlete, and Luca, a para-standing player, represented the growing strength of adaptive tennis pathways.
• Naqi Rizvi, QCF Ambassador and world number one in blind tennis, showcased the very highest level of achievement within inclusive sport.
• Participants from the Deaf Inclusive Hotspot, SEND tennis festivals and weekly junior sessions, including Calian, Isla, Daniel and Leonard, each demonstrated confidence, resilience and a love for the game.

These opportunities are central to QCF’s mission: to improve lives through racket sports.

Elsewhere, two QCF players were invited to attend press conferences with Serena Williams and Emma Raducanu - offering rare behind-the-scenes insight and inspiration from the very top of the sport.

Community Engagement Beyond The Club

The Championships began with a focus on widening access to tennis within the local community.

A free Community Tennis Day at Brook Green welcomed close to 100 participants of all ages and abilities. Delivered in partnership with the LTA and CourtFit, the session provided coaching, equipment, and a gateway into ongoing QCF programmes. The day concluded with a family-friendly doubles competition and a visit from the LTA mascot, Dash.

QCF also extended its reach into local schools through a tennis leaders’ course and whole-school festival at St Augustine’s Primary School. Year 6 pupils were empowered as young leaders while younger students were introduced to the sport, helping to build a sustainable pathway into participation.

Showcasing Inclusion in Action

Inclusion remained at the forefront of QCF’s activity throughout the tournament.

Participants from the Inclusive Player Pathway took part in dedicated SEND sessions at the Surbiton Trophy Grass Court Para-Standing Championships, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to creating accessible opportunities for all.



The Para-Standing Championships themselves, where QCF plays a leading role as the South-East hub, provided a powerful platform for competition. The Surbiton Trophy Grasscourt Para-Standing Championship, run by the QCF and Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club in partnership with the LTA, IPSTA and Surrey Tennis, is the world’s only international grasscourt para-standing championship. As such, it represents a significant milestone for the sport and continues to elevate its global profile. This year’s tournament welcomed players from 12 different countries, showcasing exceptional talent, determination and sportsmanship, and culminating in finals that celebrated excellence in adaptive tennis.

Engaging Members and Guests

Throughout the fortnight, members and their guests were invited to engage with the Foundation’s work in a variety of ways.
A dedicated exhibition, which will remain in the corridor of the clubhouse, highlighted the impact of wheelchair tennis programmes, while bespoke wall art in the Members’ Enclosure showcased the Inclusive Player Pathway, supported by member Aditya Mittal. A donation terminal also provided an easy way for members to support QCF’s initiatives.

The Foundation welcomed multiple guests across the Championships, including a significant cohort of 50 female youth leaders - an important reflection of QCF’s ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation.

Special moments included hosting guests in the President’s Room and inviting volunteers to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Championships, recognising their vital contribution to the Foundation’s work.

The tournament concluded with a Centre Court celebration, where thirteen children from QCF community programmes took part in a coaching session on one of tennis’s most iconic courts - an experience that perfectly captured the spirit of the Foundation. We are extremely grateful to the Aird Charitable Trust Fund for kindly sponsoring our Centre Court Celebration, an incredible opportunity for our community participants.



A Lasting Legacy

The HSBC Championships continue to provide an unparalleled platform for the Queen’s Club Foundation to demonstrate the transformative power of racket sports.

From grassroots participation to elite inclusive pathways, this year’s programme highlighted the breadth and depth of QCF’s impact, engaging 309 individuals, creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and continuing to break down barriers to the sport - on top of our 20 free weekly sessions.



The Foundation extends its sincere thanks to members, partners, volunteers and supporters whose continued engagement makes this work possible. 

If you would like to contribute towards the Foundation’s ongoing work, sponsor one of these major events in 2027, please contact Hetty Palmer, Fundraising Manager [email protected]


** Images in this article are from Getty Images for LTA **

02 July 2026