DATE: June 21 - June 27, 2026
SURFACE: Grass
TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: €773,465
FIELD SIZE: 28
2025 CHAMPION: Taylor Fritz
Seeds and Draw
TBD
The Eastboune Open
The Eastbourne Open is one of the most established and popular events of the British grass-court season. Held during the final week before Wimbledon, the tournament provides players with a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their game on grass before heading to the All England Club.
The event is staged at the historic Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, a venue that has become synonymous with summer tennis on England’s south coast. Elite-level tennis returned to Devonshire Park as a combined ATP and WTA event in 2017, continuing a tradition that has alternated between Eastbourne and Nottingham over the years.
The grass courts at Devonshire Park are among the most respected outside Wimbledon, offering conditions that closely resemble those players will encounter the following week in London. The surface rewards strong serving, quick movement, and confident attacking play, often producing exciting matches and dramatic finishes.
The tournament has attracted many of the sport’s biggest names over the years, while also developing a reputation for crowning grass-court specialists. In 2025, Taylor Fritz secured a record fourth Eastbourne title, further cementing his reputation as one of the tour’s most accomplished grass-court performers.
Combining a rich history, intimate setting, and prime calendar position, the Eastbourne Open remains one of the most important and beloved events of the grass-court season.
About Eastbourne
Nestled on England’s south coast, Eastbourne is one of Britain’s most attractive seaside towns, renowned for its elegant Victorian architecture, sweeping promenade, and spectacular coastal scenery. Often referred to as the "Sunshine Coast" of England, the town enjoys some of the highest sunshine totals in the United Kingdom.
Eastbourne is perhaps best known for its beautiful seafront and its proximity to the dramatic white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and the South Downs National Park. The combination of sea views, rolling countryside, and a relaxed atmosphere has made it a popular holiday destination for generations.
Oast House Archive / Eastbourne Beach
The town retains much of its Victorian charm, with grand hotels, historic gardens, and a traditional pier stretching into the English Channel. During the summer months, Eastbourne hosts a variety of cultural and sporting events, with the tennis tournament serving as one of the highlights of the local calendar.
Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
For players and fans alike, Eastbourne offers a quintessential British summer experience. The combination of world-class grass-court tennis, fresh sea air, and coastal charm creates a unique atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of the weeks leading up to Wimbledon.
Src: ChatGPT
Tourism
Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
SURFACE: Grass
TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: €773,465
FIELD SIZE: 28
2025 CHAMPION: Taylor Fritz
Seeds and Draw
TBD
The Eastboune Open
The Eastbourne Open is one of the most established and popular events of the British grass-court season. Held during the final week before Wimbledon, the tournament provides players with a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their game on grass before heading to the All England Club.
The event is staged at the historic Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, a venue that has become synonymous with summer tennis on England’s south coast. Elite-level tennis returned to Devonshire Park as a combined ATP and WTA event in 2017, continuing a tradition that has alternated between Eastbourne and Nottingham over the years.
The grass courts at Devonshire Park are among the most respected outside Wimbledon, offering conditions that closely resemble those players will encounter the following week in London. The surface rewards strong serving, quick movement, and confident attacking play, often producing exciting matches and dramatic finishes.
The tournament has attracted many of the sport’s biggest names over the years, while also developing a reputation for crowning grass-court specialists. In 2025, Taylor Fritz secured a record fourth Eastbourne title, further cementing his reputation as one of the tour’s most accomplished grass-court performers.
Combining a rich history, intimate setting, and prime calendar position, the Eastbourne Open remains one of the most important and beloved events of the grass-court season.
About Eastbourne
Nestled on England’s south coast, Eastbourne is one of Britain’s most attractive seaside towns, renowned for its elegant Victorian architecture, sweeping promenade, and spectacular coastal scenery. Often referred to as the "Sunshine Coast" of England, the town enjoys some of the highest sunshine totals in the United Kingdom.
Eastbourne is perhaps best known for its beautiful seafront and its proximity to the dramatic white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and the South Downs National Park. The combination of sea views, rolling countryside, and a relaxed atmosphere has made it a popular holiday destination for generations.
Oast House Archive / Eastbourne Beach
The town retains much of its Victorian charm, with grand hotels, historic gardens, and a traditional pier stretching into the English Channel. During the summer months, Eastbourne hosts a variety of cultural and sporting events, with the tennis tournament serving as one of the highlights of the local calendar.
Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
For players and fans alike, Eastbourne offers a quintessential British summer experience. The combination of world-class grass-court tennis, fresh sea air, and coastal charm creates a unique atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of the weeks leading up to Wimbledon.
Src: ChatGPT
Tourism
Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
