Eastbourne 2026
Analysis
Eastbourne is completely different from the other grass tournaments: it is the slowest of them all. The grass is softer, the bounce is very high, and the English coastal wind slows down the balls a lot. The result: the rallies are long, more than any other grass tournament.
This is the last preparation before Wimbledon for many players, and its special character makes it useful for preparing: those who win here know how to play on a slow grass — which can help them at Wimbledon when the grass wears down and slows.
Fritz wins successively (2024, 2025), which shows that tactical versatility - knowing how to attack and defend on grass - is really important here.
Playing Conditions
Statistical Analysis
The stats are the lowest on the grass circuit, confirming that it is abnormally slow for grass. It is the only grass tournament where returners really count.
Favored Profiles
Players who are too dependent on a single playing style risk being exposed.
Recent Champions
Taylor Fritz
Taylor Fritz
Francisco Cerúndolo
