Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026 | Draw, Betting Tips & How to Watch

The Lexus Eastbourne Open is the final grass court tune-up before Wimbledon, a combined ATP 250 and WTA 250 event staged at the picturesque Devonshire Park in Eastbourne on the south coast of England. The 2026 edition runs from 22-27 June. Taylor Fritz is the defending men’s champion and a record four-time Eastbourne winner, while Maya Joint is the reigning women’s champion.

Eastbourne has long held a special place in the British grass court swing. Sitting in the week immediately before Wimbledon, it draws a steady stream of Grand Slam-bound players seeking competitive match practice on the lawns, and its intimate, sun-soaked setting makes it one of the most popular events of the British summer. The combined ATP and WTA format means fans get top men’s and women’s tennis on the same site, and the timing ensures it remains the last meaningful grass court test before the Championships begin. Below you will find the tournament overview, key contenders, past winners, betting odds and how to watch.

Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026 Overview

Detail	Info
Tournament	Lexus Eastbourne Open (Eastbourne International)
Dates	22-27 June 2026
Venue	Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, UK
Surface	Grass (outdoor)
Category	Combined ATP 250 + WTA 250
Defending champions	Taylor Fritz (men) & Maya Joint (women)
Prize money	Men’s event total ~€773,465; women’s singles champion ~US$37,390
UK TV	BBC / Sky Sports Tennis

Key Contenders

Taylor Fritz (Defending Men’s Champion)

Taylor Fritz is the player to beat at Devonshire Park. The American lifted the 2025 title to become a record four-time Eastbourne champion, underlining how comfortably his game travels onto grass. A powerful, flat serve and clean ball-striking from the back of the court are ideally suited to the fast, low-bouncing lawns, and his familiarity with the venue makes him the natural favourite whenever he enters the draw. Eastbourne has become a regular part of his pre-Wimbledon routine, and few players arrive with as much grass court pedigree at this event.

Maya Joint (Defending Women’s Champion)

Maya Joint claimed the 2025 women’s title and returns as defending champion. The young talent showed an impressive feel for grass during her title run, combining aggressive intent with the composure needed to close out matches on the quick surface. As the reigning champion she will carry confidence into the 2026 edition, and a strong week here would be the ideal springboard into Wimbledon.

Grass court specialists

Eastbourne’s place in the calendar means it regularly attracts Wimbledon-bound players looking for one last sharpener on the lawns. The combined ATP and WTA field typically blends seasoned grass court campaigners with rising names treating the week as crucial match practice. With ranking points and momentum on the line just days before the Championships, the draw tends to throw up competitive, high-quality tennis from the opening rounds. Up-to-date form for both tours is worth tracking via the ATP rankings and WTA rankings in the build-up.

Lexus Eastbourne Open Past Winners

Year	Men’s Champion	Women’s Champion
2025	Taylor Fritz	Maya Joint

A long-running grass court fixture: Eastbourne has been part of the British tennis calendar for decades and is firmly established as the traditional final warm-up before Wimbledon. Taylor Fritz’s status as a record four-time men’s champion speaks to the affinity certain players develop with the Devonshire Park lawns, and the event’s history is rich with names who have used the week to fine-tune their grass court games ahead of the Championships.

Betting Odds

Outright odds for the Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026 will firm up as the entry lists and draws are confirmed closer to the event. As defending men’s champion and a four-time winner, Taylor Fritz is likely to be among the favourites in the ATP market, while the WTA 250 draw typically prices up around the leading grass court names and in-form players arriving from earlier in the swing.

Check Bet365 for the latest Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026 outright odds and match prices.

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How to Watch Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026

Eastbourne is broadcast live in the UK on the BBC, with coverage across the BBC’s television channels, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, and on Sky Sports Tennis. Bet365 also provides live streaming of selected ATP and WTA events to account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

The grass court swing also takes in Queen’s Club and Halle in the preceding week, with Eastbourne serving as the last stop before Wimbledon. For full streaming details once the Championships begin, see our Wimbledon 2026 live stream guide, and read our feature on how slower grass at Wimbledon 2026 changes who benefits for the wider context on this year’s surface.

Match Previews & Tips

Follow LiveTennis.com for match-by-match previews, betting tips and results throughout the Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026. With players using the week as their final preparation for Wimbledon, Eastbourne often produces revealing form lines and the occasional upset, making it a rewarding event to follow closely. Check our tennis betting tips for the latest picks, and see our betting offers for sign-up deals for the grass court season.

FAQs

When is the Lexus Eastbourne Open 2026?

The 2026 Lexus Eastbourne Open runs from 22-27 June at Devonshire Park, the week before Wimbledon. It is the final grass court tune-up of the season.

Who are the defending Eastbourne champions?

Taylor Fritz won the 2025 men’s title to become a record four-time Eastbourne champion, while Maya Joint won the 2025 women’s title.

What level is the Eastbourne tournament?

Eastbourne is a combined ATP 250 and WTA 250 event, staging top-level men’s and women’s tennis at the same venue in the same week.

How can I watch the Lexus Eastbourne Open in the UK?

The BBC broadcasts Eastbourne live on its television channels and BBC iPlayer, with coverage also on Sky Sports Tennis. Bet365 also offers live streaming to eligible account holders.

How much is the prize money?

The men’s event has a total prize fund of around €773,465, while the women’s singles champion earns approximately US$37,390.