Australian rising star Maddison Inglis—listed in the draw as M. Joint—captured her biggest career title to date by defeating Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in a nail-biting three-set final at the Lexus Eastbourne Open 2025. Inglis battled through momentum swings and a dramatic third-set tiebreak to triumph 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(10), showcasing nerves of steel and relentless grit on grass.
The final was a rollercoaster from start to finish. Inglis got off to a confident start, taking the first set 6-4 with powerful groundstrokes and smart court coverage. But Eala responded in style, dominating the second set 6-1 as the Aussie struggled to find her rhythm. In the deciding set, both players fought tooth and nail, trading breaks and refusing to back down. It all came down to a thrilling tiebreaker, where Inglis held her nerve to edge Eala 10-6 and clinch the title.
Inglis’ Journey to the Title
Inglis’s run in Eastbourne was nothing short of inspirational. She entered the tournament as a dark horse but quickly turned heads with her aggressive play and mental toughness. In the earlier rounds, she dispatched seasoned opponents with a mix of big serves and clean ball striking. Her quarterfinal victory came in straight sets against a top-50 player, while the semifinal demanded a gritty comeback win, showing her versatility under pressure.
With each round, Inglis built momentum and belief, and by the time she reached the final, she was playing some of her best tennis of the year. Her performance in the final, especially in the third set, proved that she can hang with the best under pressure—an excellent sign as she heads into Wimbledon.
“I’m incredibly proud of how I fought today,” Inglis said. “This win means the world to me. Every match here pushed me to be better, and I’m excited to carry this confidence into Wimbledon.”
With her Eastbourne victory, Maddison Inglis proves she’s a serious contender on grass. All eyes will be on her as she heads to Wimbledon 2025, looking to build on this momentum and make a deep run on tennis’s biggest stage.
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