Lexus Eastbourne Open
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Event nameRothesay Eastbourne International (2022–2024)
Lexus Eastbourne Open (2025–present)
Founded1974 (WTA), 2009 (ATP)
Editions50 for WTA, 14 for ATP (2025)
LocationEastbourne
United Kingdom
VenueDevonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
SurfaceGrass - outdoors
WebsiteOfficial website
Completed event2025
Men's singlesTaylor Fritz
Women's singlesMaya Joint
Men's doublesJulian Cash
Lloyd Glasspool
Women's doublesMarie Bouzková
Anna Danilina
Atp category250 series
(2009–2014, 2017–present)
Atp draw28S / 16Q / 16D
Atp prize money€756,875 (2025)
Wta tierWTA 500 (1974–2024)
WTA 250 (2025–present)
Wta draw32S / 24Q / 16D
Wta prize moneyUS$389,000 (2025)

The Eastbourne Open (also known as Eastbourne International, formerly Rothesay) is a tennis tournament on the WTA Tour and the ATP Tour held at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. Held since 1974, it is classified as an ATP Tour 250 series on the ATP Tour and a WTA 250 series on the WTA Tour (downgraded from WTA 500 in 2025).[1][2] The tournament is played on outdoor grass courts, and is generally considered a "warm-up" for the Wimbledon Championships, a major tournament, which begins the following week. It was originally just part of the WTA Tour, but from 2009 it was combined as an ATP Tour event. It replaced the Nottingham Open grass court tournament from 2009–2014. Nottingham returned for 2015–2016 with no men's event in Eastbourne, however Eastbourne replaced the Nottingham event again from 2017 onwards. From 2022 until 2024, it was sponsored by Rothesay,[3] with past sponsors including Viking Cruises,[4] Nature Valley and AEGON.[5]

Combination

During 2007, lack of sponsorship for the Eastbourne tournament led the Lawn Tennis Association to consider moving the tournament to London.[6] However, as part of a general reorganisation of United Kingdom professional tennis tournaments, it was instead decided to merge the event with the Nottingham Open, traditionally held during the same week. From 2009, therefore, the Eastbourne courts have hosted a combined women's and men's event until 2014. In 2015 and 2016 it was an only a Ladies event (with the men's competition returning to Nottingham).[7][8][9] In 2017, the Eastbourne tournament returned to being a combined event.[10][11]

Past winners

Martina Navratilova holds the record for the most singles titles with 11.[12]

Finals

Women's singles

YearChampionRunner-upScoreName
1974Chris EvertVirginia Wade7–5, 6–4John Player Tournament
1975Virginia WadeBillie Jean King7–5, 4–6, 6–4Eastbourne Championships
1976Chris Evert (2) Virginia Wade8–6, 6–3Colgate International
1977Completely Cancelled without organisation
1978Martina NavratilovaChris Evert6–4, 4–6, 9–7
1979Chris Evert (3) Martina Navratilova7–5, 5–7, 13–11
1980Tracy AustinWendy Turnbull7–6(7–3), 6–2BMW Challenge
1981Tracy Austin (2) Andrea Jaeger6–3, 6–4BMW Championships
1982Martina Navratilova (2) Hana Mandlíková6–4, 6–3
1983Martina Navratilova (3) Wendy Turnbull6–1, 6–1
1984Martina Navratilova (4) Kathy Jordan6–4, 6–1Eastbourne Championships
1985Martina Navratilova (5) Helena Suková6–4, 6–3Pilkington Glass Championships
1986Martina Navratilova (6) Helena Suková3–6, 6–3, 6–4
1987Helena SukováMartina Navratilova7–6(7–5), 6–3
1988Martina Navratilova (7) Natasha Zvereva6–2, 6–2
1989Martina Navratilova (8) Raffaella Reggi7–6(7–2), 6–2
1990Martina Navratilova (9) Gretchen Magers6–0, 6–2
1991Martina Navratilova (10) Arantxa Sánchez Vicario6–4, 6–4
1992Lori McNeilLinda Harvey Wild6–4, 6–4
1993Martina Navratilova (11) Miriam Oremans2–6, 6–2, 6–3Volkswagen Cup
1994Meredith McGrathLinda Harvey Wild6–2, 6–4
1995Nathalie TauziatChanda Rubin3–6, 6–0, 7–5Direct Line Insurance
International Championships
1996Monica SelesMary Joe Fernández6–0, 6–2
1997
Jana Novotná vs. Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–5, abandoned (rain);
prize shared[13]
1998Jana NovotnáArantxa Sánchez Vicario6–1, 7–5
1999Natasha ZverevaNathalie Tauziat0–6, 7–5, 6–3
2000Julie Halard-DecugisDominique Van Roost7–6(7–4), 6–4
2001Lindsay DavenportMagüi Serna6–2, 6–0Britannic Asset Management
International Championships
2002Chanda RubinAnastasia Myskina6–1, 6–3
2003Chanda Rubin (2) Conchita Martínez6–4, 3–6, 6–4Hastings Direct
International Championships
2004Svetlana KuznetsovaDaniela Hantuchová2–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–4
2005Kim ClijstersVera Dushevina7–5, 6–0
2006Justine Henin-HardenneAnastasia Myskina4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–5)
2007Justine Henin (2) Amélie Mauresmo7–5, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–2)
2008Agnieszka RadwańskaNadia Petrova6–4, 6–7(11–13), 6–4International Women's Open
2009Caroline WozniackiVirginie Razzano7–6(7–5), 7–5Aegon International
2010Ekaterina MakarovaVictoria Azarenka7–6(7–5), 6–4
2011Marion BartoliPetra Kvitová6–1, 4–6, 7–5
2012Tamira PaszekAngelique Kerber5–7, 6–3, 7–5
2013Elena VesninaJamie Hampton6–2, 6–1
2014Madison KeysAngelique Kerber6–3, 3–6, 7–5
2015Belinda BencicAgnieszka Radwańska6–4, 4–6, 6–0
2016Dominika CibulkováKarolína Plíšková7–5, 6–3
2017Karolína PlíškováCaroline Wozniacki6–4, 6–4
2018Caroline Wozniacki (2) Aryna Sabalenka7–5, 7–6(7–5)Nature Valley International
2019Karolína Plíšková (2)Angelique Kerber6–1, 6–4
2020Completely Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
2021Jeļena OstapenkoAnett Kontaveit6–3, 6–3Viking International
2022Petra KvitováJeļena Ostapenko6–3, 6–2Rothesay International
2023Madison Keys (2)Daria Kasatkina6–2, 7–6(15–13)
2024Daria KasatkinaLeylah Fernandez6–3, 6–4
↓  WTA 250 tournament  ↓
2025Maya JointAlexandra Eala6–4, 1–6, 7–6(12–10)Lexus Eastbourne Open

Women's champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
United States2419742023
Czech Republic519972022
France319952011
Russia320042013
Belgium320052007
Denmark220092018
United Kingdom119751975
Czechoslovakia119871987
SPA119971997
Belarus119991999
Poland120082008
Austria120122012
Switzerland120152015
Slovakia120162016
Latvia120212021
Australia120252025

Men's singles

YearChampionRunner-upScore
↓  ATP Tour 250  ↓
2009Dmitry TursunovFrank Dancevic6–3, 7–6(7–5)
2010Michaël LlodraGuillermo García-López7–5, 6–2
2011Andreas SeppiJanko Tipsarević7–6(7–5), 3–6, 5–3, ret.
2012Andy RoddickAndreas Seppi6–3, 6–2
2013Feliciano LópezGilles Simon7–6(7–2), 6–7(5–7), 6–0
2014Feliciano López (2)Richard Gasquet6–3, 6–7(5–7), 7–5
2015–16Completely Cancelled without organisation
2017Novak DjokovicGaël Monfils6–3, 6–4
2018Mischa ZverevLukáš Lacko6–4, 6–4
2019Taylor FritzSam Querrey6–3, 6–4
2020Completely Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
2021Alex de MinaurLorenzo Sonego4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)
2022Taylor Fritz (2)Maxime Cressy6–2, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–4)
2023Francisco CerúndoloTommy Paul6–4, 1–6, 6–4
2024Taylor Fritz (3)Max Purcell6–4, 6–3
2025Taylor Fritz (4)Jenson Brooksby7–5, 6–1

Men's champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
United States520122025
Spain220132014
Russia120092009
France120102010
Italy120112011
Serbia120172017
Germany120182018
Australia120212021
Argentina120232023

Doubles finals

Women

YearChampionRunner-upScore
1975Julie Anthony
Olga Morozova		Evonne Goolagong
Peggy Michel		6–2, 6–4
1976
Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova vs.
Olga Morozova / Virginia Wade
6–4, 1–1 abandoned
due to rain
1977Completely Cancelled without organisation
1978Chris Evert
Betty Stöve		Billie Jean King
Martina Navratilova		6–4, 6–7, 7–5
1979Betty Stöve (2)
Wendy Turnbull		Ilana Kloss
Betty Ann Grubb-Stuart		6–2, 6–2
1980Kathy Jordan
Anne Smith		Pam Shriver
Betty Stöve		6–4, 6–1
1981Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver		Kathy Jordan
Anne Smith		6–7, 6–2, 6–1
1982Martina Navratilova (2)
Pam Shriver (2) 		Kathy Jordan
Anne Smith		6–3, 6–4
1983Martina Navratilova (3)
Pam Shriver (3) '		Jo Durie
Anne Hobbs		6–1, 6–0
1984Martina Navratilova (4)
Pam Shriver (4) 		Jo Durie
Ann Kiyomura		6–4, 6–2
1985Martina Navratilova (5)
Pam Shriver (5) 		Kathy Jordan
Elizabeth Sayers Smylie		7–5, 6–4
1986Martina Navratilova (6)
Pam Shriver (6) 		Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Helena Suková		6–2, 6–4
1987Svetlana Parkhomenko
Larisa Savchenko		Rosalyn Fairbank
Elizabeth Sayers Smylie		7–6(7–5), 4–6, 7–5
1988Eva Pfaff
Elizabeth Sayers Smylie		Belinda Cordwell
Dinky Van Rensburg		6–3, 7–6(8–6)
1989Katrina Adams
Zina Garrison		Jana Novotná
Helena Suková		6–3, retired
1990Larisa Savchenko (2)
Natasha Zvereva		Patty Fendick
Zina Garrison		6–4, 6–3
1991Larisa Savchenko (3)
Natasha Zvereva (2) 		Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná		2–6, 6–4, 6–4
1992Jana Novotná
Larisa Neiland		Mary Joe Fernández
Zina Garrison		6–0, 6–3
1993Gigi Fernández
Natasha Zvereva (3) 		Jana Novotná
Larisa Neiland		2–6, 7–5, 6–1
1994Gigi Fernández (2)
Natasha Zvereva (4) 		Inés Gorrochategui
Helena Suková		6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–3
1995Jana Novotná (2)
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario		Gigi Fernández
Natasha Zvereva		0–6, 6–3, 6–4
1996Jana Novotná (3)
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (2) 		Rosalyn Fairbank Nideffer
Pam Shriver		4–6, 7–5, 6–4
1997
Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf vs.
Lori McNeil / Helena Suková
Cancelled for safety reasons
1998Mariaan de Swardt
Jana Novotná (4) 		Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Natasha Zvereva		6–1, 6–3
1999Martina Hingis
Anna Kournikova		Jana Novotná
Natasha Zvereva		6–4, retired
2000Ai Sugiyama
Nathalie Tauziat		Lisa Raymond
Rennae Stubbs		2–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
2001Lisa Raymond
Rennae Stubbs		Cara Black
Elena Likhovtseva		6–2, 6–2
2002Lisa Raymond (2)
Rennae Stubbs (2) 		Cara Black
Elena Likhovtseva		6–7(5–7), 7–6(8–6), 6–2
2003Lindsay Davenport
Lisa Raymond (3) 		Jennifer Capriati
Magüi Serna		6–3, 6–2
2004Alicia Molik
Magüi Serna		Svetlana Kuznetsova
Elena Likhovtseva		6–4, 6–4
2005Lisa Raymond (4)
Rennae Stubbs (3) 		Elena Likhovtseva
Vera Zvonareva		6–3, 7–5
2006Svetlana Kuznetsova
Amélie Mauresmo		Liezel Huber
Martina Navratilova		6–2, 6–4
2007Lisa Raymond (5)
Samantha Stosur		Květa Peschke
Rennae Stubbs		6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–3
2008Cara Black
Liezel Huber		Květa Peschke
Rennae Stubbs		2–6, 6–0, [10–8]
2009Akgul Amanmuradova
Ai Sugiyama (2) 		Samantha Stosur
Rennae Stubbs		6–4, 6–3
2010Lisa Raymond (6)
Rennae Stubbs (4) 		Květa Peschke
Katarina Srebotnik		6–2, 2–6, [13–11]
2011Květa Peschke
Katarina Srebotnik		Liezel Huber
Lisa Raymond		6–3, 6–0
2012Nuria Llagostera Vives
María José Martínez Sánchez		Liezel Huber
Lisa Raymond		6–4, retired
2013Nadia Petrova
Katarina Srebotnik (2) 		Monica Niculescu
Klára Zakopalová		6–3, 6–3
2014Chan Hao-ching
Chan Yung-jan		Martina Hingis
Flavia Pennetta		6–3, 5–7, [10–7]
2015Caroline Garcia
Katarina Srebotnik (3) 		Chan Yung-jan
Zheng Jie		7–6(7–5), 6–2
2016Darija Jurak
Anastasia Rodionova		Chan Hao-ching
Chan Yung-jan		5–7, 7–6(7–4), [10–6]
2017Chan Yung-jan (2)
Martina Hingis (2) 		Ashleigh Barty
Casey Dellacqua		6–3, 7–5
2018Gabriela Dabrowski
Xu Yifan		Irina-Camelia Begu
Mihaela Buzărnescu		6–3, 7–5
2019Chan Hao-ching (2)
Latisha Chan (3) 		Kirsten Flipkens
Bethanie Mattek-Sands		2–6, 6–3, [10–6]
2020Completely Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
2021Shuko Aoyama
Ena Shibahara		Nicole Melichar
Demi Schuurs		6–1, 6–4
2022Aleksandra Krunić
Magda Linette		Lyudmyla Kichenok
Jeļena Ostapenko		walkover
2023Desirae Krawczyk
Demi Schuurs		Nicole Melichar-Martinez
Ellen Perez		6–2, 6–4
2024Lyudmyla Kichenok
Jeļena Ostapenko		Gabriela Dabrowski
Erin Routliffe		5–7, 7–6(7–2), [10–8]
↓  WTA 250 tournament  ↓
2025Marie Bouzková
Anna Danilina		Hsieh Su-wei
Maya Joint		6–4, 7–5

Women's champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
United States3319752023
Australia919792016
Soviet Union819751991
Czech Republic619952025
SPA519952012
Netherlands419782023
Japan420002021
Chinese Taipei420142019
Russia319992013
France320002015
Slovenia320112015
Belarus219931994
Switzerland219992017
Latvia219922024
United Kingdom119761976
West Germany119881988
Czechoslovakia119921992
South Africa119981998
Zimbabwe120082008
Uzbekistan120092009
Croatia120162016
Canada120182018
China120182018
Ukraine120242024
Kazakhstan120252025

Men

YearChampionRunner-upScore
↓  ATP Tour 250  ↓
2009Mariusz Fyrstenberg
Marcin Matkowski		Travis Parrott
Filip Polášek		6–4, 6–4
2010Mariusz Fyrstenberg (2)
Marcin Matkowski (2)		Colin Fleming
Ken Skupski		6–3, 5–7, [10–8]
2011Jonathan Erlich
Andy Ram		Grigor Dimitrov
Andreas Seppi		6–3, 6–3
2012Colin Fleming
Ross Hutchins		Jamie Delgado
Ken Skupski		6–4, 6–3
2013Alexander Peya
Bruno Soares		Colin Fleming
Jonathan Marray		3–6, 6–3, [10–8]
2014Treat Huey
Dominic Inglot		Alexander Peya
Bruno Soares		7–5, 5–7, [10–8]
2015–16Completely Cancelled without organisation
2017Bob Bryan
Mike Bryan		Rohan Bopanna
André Sá		6–7(4–7), 6–4, [10–3]
2018Luke Bambridge
Jonny O'Mara		Ken Skupski
Neal Skupski		7–5, 6–4
2019Juan Sebastián Cabal
Robert Farah		Máximo González
Horacio Zeballos		3–6, 7–6(7–4), [10–6]
2020Completely Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
2021Nikola Mektić
Mate Pavić		Rajeev Ram
Joe Salisbury		6–4, 6–3
2022Nikola Mektić (2)
Mate Pavić (2)		Matwé Middelkoop
Luke Saville		6–4, 6–2
2023Nikola Mektić (3)
Mate Pavić (3)		Ivan Dodig
Austin Krajicek		6–4, 6–2
2024Neal Skupski
Michael Venus		Matthew Ebden
John Peers		4–6, 7–6(7–2), [11–9]
2025Julian Cash
Lloyd Glasspool		Ariel Behar
Joran Vliegen		6–4, 7–6(7–5)

Men's champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
United Kingdom520122025
Croatia320212023
Poland220092010
Austria120132013
Brazil120132013
Colombia120192019
Israel120112011
New Zealand120242024
Philippines120142014
United States120172017

See also

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