World number five Taylor Fritz says “there’s something about Eastbourne” after he won his fourth title at the tournament by cruising past fellow American Jenson Brooksby. Fritz beat Brooksby 7-5 6-1, imposing control over the match by winning eight of the final nine games. Victory means two-time Wimbledon quarter-finalist Fritz has won seven of his...
Raducanu arrived in Eastbourne as the British number one, having enjoyed a run to the quarter-finals at Queen’s a fortnight ago. But as she prepares for her fourth Wimbledon appearance – where she has twice reached the fourth round – her performance at Eastbourne looked laboured. Some impressive serving in the opening set gave her...
An emotional Emma Raducanu produced an impressive fightback to reach the second round at Eastbourne and keep her Wimbledon preparations on track. British number one Raducanu trailed American Ann Li by a set and a break in difficult conditions on the south coast. But the 22-year-old wrestled control of a topsy-turvy second set before finishing...
Earlier at Eastbourne, highly rated Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca claimed his first ATP Tour win on grass by beating Zizou Bergs of Belgium in three sets. Fonseca, 18, recovered from a bruising tie-break defeat in the opening set to claim nine consecutive games on his way to beating Bergs 6-7 6-0 6-3 in two hours...