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Boultucanu & home comforts - how historic Queen's unfolded

BBC Sport journalist

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Packed crowds, British feel-good energy and the emergence of 'Boultucanu' - the historic women's tournament at Queen's has delivered.

When either Tatjana Maria or Amanda Anisimova lift the trophy on Sunday, they will end Olga Morozova's 52-year reign as women's champion at the iconic venue.

Hosting a women's event for the first time since 1953 is a moment many feel has been "a long time coming".

There were concerns, however, over the impact on the grass courts, with the men's tournament beginning at the same venue on Monday.