2026 ATP Queen’s Club Final Results, Champions and Prize Money
The historic grass courts of West London witnessed an unforgettable chapter in tennis history on Sunday afternoon. At the 2026 HSBC Championships, held at the prestigious Queen’s Club, Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo achieved a lifelong dream. He put on a breathtaking display of grit, power, and determination to overcome American star Tommy Paul in a grueling, three-hour marathon.
The incredible victory marks a massive breakthrough for the 27-year-old from Buenos Aires. By winning the championship, Cerundolo captured the fifth ATP tour-level trophy of his career and his very first title above the ATP 250 level. Even more impressively, he wrote his name in gold by becoming the first Argentine player in tennis history to lift the famous singles trophy at The Queen’s Club.
An Unbelievable Breakthrough on Grass
Coming from a country heavily celebrated for its clay-court legends, winning a major title on the lawns of London felt almost surreal for Cerundolo. He collapsed to the grass in pure exhaustion and joy the moment the match ended, soaking in the applause of an amazed crowd.
The victory required a monumental effort. Not only did Cerundolo have to fight through a long match, but he also snapped Tommy Paul’s spectacular nine-match winning streak at Queen’s Club. Paul, who won the tournament in 2024 and missed the 2025 edition due to injury, looked incredibly tough to beat all week.
"I can't believe it. I fought really hard during the whole week, every match was a war and I think I got the reward," a beaming Cerundolo shared afterwards. "Winning this title for me is unbelievable. Coming from Argentina and winning Queen's, such a historic event on grass. I never imagined I'd lift this trophy."
This victory marks Cerundolo’s second career title on grass, following his success at Eastbourne in 2023. This feat puts him in elite company; Andy Roddick and Feliciano Lopez are the only other modern men’s players to win titles at both Eastbourne and Queen’s Club. The triumph also gave him a major boost in the PIF ATP Rankings, moving him up six spots to number 21 in the world.
How the Final Was Won: A Three-Hour War
The final was a dramatic rollercoaster that tested the nerves of both athletes. Tommy Paul looked completely in control early on, taking a highly competitive opening set in a tiebreak and quickly moving ahead by a break in the second set.
However, Cerundolo has proven all week that he is a master of the comeback. Refusing to back down, the seventh seed broke back, raised his aggression, and forced a deciding third set.
The Turning Point in the Final Set
The ultimate turning point of the match arrived with Cerundolo leading 4–2 in the final set. Serving to consolidate his lead, the Argentine surged to a comfortable 40/0 lead. However, Paul fought back fiercely, dragging the game to deuce and eventually earning two break points.
Showing incredible mental strength, Cerundolo survived the 12-minute game. He saved both break points and fired a roaring forehand winner to hold serve for 5–2.
Closing Out a Champion
Paul showed the heart of a champion in the next game. Serving to stay in the match at 2–5, the American sensationally saved three match points—the second aided by a lucky, dead net cord that trickled over.
But Cerundolo would not be denied. In the following game, the Argentine stepped up to serve for history. Relying on his massive, trademark forehand to dictate the baseline rallies, he finally sealed the match on his fifth match point, closing out the scoreboard at 6–7(4), 6–4, 6–3 after three hours and two minutes of world-class tennis.
With this win, Cerundolo extended his dominant head-to-head record against Paul to 6–2. He also became just the fifth man to win multiple tour-level titles in the 2026 season, joining Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev.
HSBC Championships men's singles final result:
🇦🇷 Francisco Cerúndolo (7) def. 🇺🇸 Tommy Paul (8), 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–3
Match duration: 3 hours and 2 minutesA Week of Gritty Comebacks
Cerundolo’s historic triumph was defined by his refusal to lose. His incredible run in West London mirrored the dramatic final, as he consistently found ways to win when his back was against the wall.
Throughout the week, the Argentine had to fight through tough three-set battles. He earned hard-fought, three-set victories against American Aleksandar Kovacevic, British rising star Arthur Fery, and Brandon Nakashima.
In his match against Fery, Cerundolo trailed by a break in the final set before storming back. Against Nakashima in the semifinals, he was a set and a break down before completely turning the tables.
Doubles Final: Arevalo and Pavic Dominant
The singles final was not the only thrilling conclusion of the day. In the doubles draw, the fourth-seeded duo of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic captured their very first trophy of the 2026 season together.
The Salvadoran-Croatian pair put on a masterclass performance to defeat the top seeds and home favorites, Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, with a convincing 6–2, 6–4 victory.
Arevalo and Pavic did not drop a single set during the entire tournament. In the final, they saved both break points they faced to claim sweet revenge against Heliovaara and Patten, who had previously beaten them in the Doha final earlier in the year. The victory marks their eighth title together as a team since they first joined forces at the start of 2024.
HSBC Championships men's doubles final result:
🇸🇻 Marcelo Arévalo / 🇭🇷 Mate Pavić def. 🇫🇮 Harri Heliövaara / 🇬🇧 Henry Patten, 6–2, 6–4
Match duration: 1 hour and 7 minutesFinancial Rewards: The Finalists’ Payout
The 2026 HSBC Championships offered a grand total prize fund of €2,583,330 for the ATP event. Alongside the prestige and ranking points, the top performers walked away with significant financial payouts.
As the singles champion, Francisco Cerundolo earned a beautiful payout of €483,145, along with 500 ATP ranking points. The runner-up, Tommy Paul, received a handsome payout of €259,940 and 330 ranking points for his brilliant run.
2026 Queen’s Club Full Prize Money Breakdown
The table below provides the full official breakdown of the prize money and ATP points distributed at the event:
| Event & Round | ATP Points | Prize Money Payout |
| Singles Winner | 500 | €483,145 |
| Singles Finalist | 330 | €259,940 |
| Singles Semi-finalist | 200 | €138,530 |
| Singles Quarter-finalist | 100 | €70,775 |
| Singles Round of 16 | 50 | €37,780 |
| Singles Round of 32 | 0 | €20,145 |
| Doubles Winner (Per Team) | 500 | €158,690 |
| Doubles Finalist (Per Team) | 300 | €84,630 |
| Doubles Semi-finalist (Per Team) | 180 | €42,820 |
| Doubles Quarter-finalist (Per Team) | 90 | €21,420 |
| Doubles Round of 16 (Per Team) | 0 | €11,080 |
Proudly Representing Argentina
Beyond the trophy and the prize money, Cerundolo expressed immense pride in what this victory means for South American tennis.
“Argentina is a fantastic country,” Cerundolo stated emotionally. “We don’t have the resources of other countries and we still compete at a high level and have many players. I am super proud of my country and representing it.”
With the prestigious grass-court title now in his possession, Francisco Cerundolo heads toward Wimbledon with massive confidence, proving to the world that Argentines can defend, attack, and conquer on any surface.