EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Taylor Fritz of the U.S. became the first three-time men’s champion of the Eastbourne International on Saturday.
Fritz beat Australian qualifier Max Purcell 6-4, 6-3 in the final, capturing his eighth career title without dropping a set.
He also won Eastbourne in 2019 and 2022.
Fritz opens Wimbledon seeded 13th against another Australian, Christopher O’Connell. After his first tour final, Purcell plays qualifier Otto Virtanen at Wimbledon.
Daria Kasatkina’s first title on grass ended a frustrating run of losing five straight finals, including three this year.
