Tournament Overview
Location: Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Dates: June 23–28, 2025
Surface: Outdoor Grass
Category: WTA 250
Edition: 50th Anniversary
Draw: 32 Singles / 16 Doubles
Prize Money: Approx. $250,000
Defending Champion: Daria Kasatkina
Why Eastbourne Matters
Though now a WTA 250, Eastbourne remains a prestigious pre-Wimbledon proving ground. The grass here is fast and breezy, with unpredictable bounces and seaside gusts that test even the most seasoned players. It’s a favorite among veterans and a launchpad for rising stars.
Top Seeds & Storylines
🇦🇺 Daria Kasatkina (1st Seed)
2024 Champion, 2023 Finalist
Opens against Wimbledon quarterfinalist Lulu Sun
Looking to become the first back-to-back Eastbourne winner since Justine Henin
🇨🇿 Barbora Krejčíková (2nd Seed)
2024 Wimbledon Champion
Returns from injury and opens against wildcard Harriet Dart
Could face Jelena Ostapenko or Rebecca Šramková in the semis
🇱🇻 Jelena Ostapenko (3rd Seed)
2021 Eastbourne Champion
Faces British wildcard Sonay Kartal in Round 1
Grass-court pedigree and aggressive style make her a perennial threat
🇺🇸 Sofia Kenin (4th Seed)
Former Australian Open champion
Opens against qualifier Kimberly Birrell
Could face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Round 2
🇬🇧 Emma Raducanu (7th Seed)
2024 Eastbourne quarterfinalist
Opens against Ann Li, with a potential clash vs. Ons Jabeur looming
A strong showing here could boost her Wimbledon seeding
First-Round Matches to Watch
Emma Raducanu vs. Ann Li – A rematch of their 2023 Nottingham thriller
Jelena Ostapenko vs. Sonay Kartal – Power vs. poise in a crowd-favorite showdown
Sofia Kenin vs. Kimberly Birrell – A test of Kenin’s grass-court form
Magda Linette vs. Dayana Yastremska – Two crafty veterans with grass-court chops
Recent Champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up |
| 2024 | Daria Kasatkina | Leylah Fernandez |
| 2023 | Madison Keys | Daria Kasatkina |
| 2022 | Petra Kvitová | Jelena Ostapenko |
| 2021 | Jelena Ostapenko | Anett Kontaveit |
How to Watch
UK: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport
USA: Tennis Channel
Streaming: WTA TV, Bet365, and select sportsbook platforms
Final Word
The 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open is more than a warm-up—it’s a battleground for confidence, rhythm, and grass-court mastery. With a draw stacked with Grand Slam champions, local heroes, and grass-court specialists, expect a week of drama, upsets, and momentum-shifting moments just days before Wimbledon begins.
