Eastbourne tennis tournament attracts nearly 50,000 fans

Thursday, 9 July 2026 16:35

The Lexus Eastbourne Open officially attracted nearly 50,000 spectators across its latest tournament week at Devonshire Park.

Organizers hailed it as a record-breaking "standout week," with both Centre Court and Court One selling out on a daily basis.

Key Tournament Highlights

On-Court Victories: American star Madison Keys claimed her third career Eastbourne title, while Belgium's Zizou Bergs secured his very first ATP trophy.
Local British Success: Home favorites Toby Samuel and Jack Draper both reached the semi-finals, propelling Samuel to a career-high world ranking of No. 123.
Massive Digital Reach: Beyond the physical stands, the event drew 3.2 million BBC viewers (an 18% year-on-year increase) and accumulated 38 million social media views.
Town-Wide Expansion: The event successfully extended beyond the courts into the local community via free fan zones and a newly launched Eastbourne Tennis History Trail.

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