British number one Jack Draper will join two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen’s in 2025.
Draper, 22, won his first two ATP titles in 2024, while he also reached the US Open semi-finals and achieved a career-high ranking of world number 15.
World number three Alcaraz lifted the title at Queen’s Club on his tournament debut in 2023, but lost to Draper in the second round last year.
However, the 21-year-old Spaniard went on to win the Wimbledon title on both occasions after playing at Queen’s.
Draper said: “Playing at Queen’s, in front of the British crowd – there’s nothing like it. I used to watch this tournament every summer as a kid and made my Tour debut here, so it holds a lot of special memories for me.
“This year has been amazing in a lot of ways – but next season I’m excited to build on the success of this year.”
The men’s tournament takes place from 16-22 June.
American Tommy Paul beat Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the final of last year’s event.
Alcaraz said: “Lifting the title two years ago is what gave me the belief to go on and win Wimbledon for the first time, so it always means a lot to compete there.
“I love playing in front of the fans in London and I hope I can have another successful summer in the UK.”
Queen’s will also host a women’s tournament in 2025 for the first time in more than 50 years.
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