The Lexus Eastbourne Open 2025 delivered gripping Round of 16 matchups as Eastbourne, England played host to some thrilling men’s singles encounters on grass. British favorite Dan Evans fired up the local crowd with a gritty three-set win over American Tommy Paul, taking the match 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Evans’ solid net play and clutch serving helped him pull through in the decisive set to reach the quarterfinals.
Elsewhere, a dramatic showdown between Taylor Fritz and Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca was suspended at a crucial moment. Fritz took the first set 6-3, but Fonseca responded by winning the second in a tiebreak. With the third set still at 0-0, the match was paused due to weather or scheduling, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its conclusion.
On Court 1, France’s Ugo Humbert knocked out Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, displaying his typical left-handed finesse and tactical brilliance. Rising Czech star Jakub Mensik also impressed with a dominant 7-5, 6-3 win over American giant Reilly Opelka.
Marcos Giron of the U.S. comfortably dispatched local wildcard Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 6-1 on Court 2. Meanwhile, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina from Spain survived a scare against James Duckworth, coming back to win 6(3)-7, 6-3, 6-4 in a physically demanding three-setter.
On Court 5, Jenson Brooksby cruised past Portugal’s Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-4 with his unique playing style and relentless consistency. Wrapping up the day, Billy Harris, another Brit, delivered a tidy 6-3, 6-4 win over Italian Mattia Bellucci, making it a strong day for British tennis.
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