2024 Eastbourne International Women's Draw including Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Emma Raducanu and Jasmine Paolini
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The draw has been confirmed for the 2024 Eastbourne International which is due to take place between June 24-29, 2024 on the South Coast of England. The WTA Draw is now confirmed and is led by Elena Rybakina and defending champion, Madison Keys.
Rybakina had to withdraw ill from her tie at the 2024 Berlin Ladies Open which has become a common theme as of late for the Kazakh who is top seed this week in Eastbourne. She will face either Harriet Dart or Marie Bouzkova in the second round and could meet Leylah Fernandez or Barbora Krejcikova in the third round.
Madison Keys is the defending champion and is fourth seed in Eastbourne. She faces Sorana Cirstea or a qualifier in the second round in a quarter that also includes Karolina Muchova on her return to the court for the first time since the US Open last year. Ajla Tomljanovic could face her who has had a sterling week in Birmingham. She takes on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the first round.
Second seed is Jessica Pegula who is still playing in Berlin. She could take on Emma Raducanu in the second round who faces Sloane Stephens to start. Daria Kasatkina is in the same section. As is Jasmine Paolini making her return after reaching the Roland Garros final. She faces either Elise Mertens or Lily Miyazaki. Jelena Ostapenko also could be on a collision course with Katie Boulter in the second round.
2024 Eastbourne International WTA Draw
2024 Eastbourne International WTA Draw
History
- The Eastbourne International has a long-standing history, with the men's tournament dating back to 1974 and the women's tournament to 1971.
- Initially, the tournament was held on grass courts, but in 2009, it switched to a combination of grass and hard courts.
Venue
- The tournament takes place at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club in Eastbourne, a seaside town in East Sussex, England.
- The club features multiple grass courts and hard courts, providing players with a variety of playing surfaces.
Surface
- The Eastbourne International is unique in that it offers both grass and hard court events.
- The grass courts are known for their fast and low-bouncing nature, while the hard courts provide a different challenge with a higher bounce and medium pace.
Tournament Format
- The tournament follows a single-elimination format for both men and women.
- The main draws typically consist of 32 players, including direct acceptances, qualifiers, and wildcards.
- Matches are best-of-three sets for both men and women.
Importance
- The Eastbourne International serves as a crucial warm-up event for players preparing for Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year.
- The tournament provides players with an opportunity to fine-tune their grass court skills and adjust to the unique playing conditions before the prestigious major.
Notable Champions
- The Eastbourne International has seen numerous top-ranked players and Grand Slam champions capture titles over the years. Some notable past champions include Novak Djokovic, Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, and Justine Henin.
Eastbourne International Women's Finals
2010 Ekaterina Makarova def. Victoria Azarenka 7–6(7–5), 6–4
2011 Marion Bartoli def. Petra Kvitová 6–1, 4–6, 7–5
2012 Tamira Paszek def. Angelique Kerber 5–7, 6–3, 7–5
2013 Elena Vesnina def. Jamie Hampton 6–2, 6–1
2014 Madison Keys def. Angelique Kerber 6–3, 3–6, 7–5
2015 Belinda Bencic def. Agnieszka Radwańska 6–4, 4–6, 6–0
2016 Dominika Cibulková def. Karolína Plíšková 7–5, 6–3
2017 Karolína Plíšková def. Caroline Wozniacki 6–4, 6–4
2018 Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Aryna Sabalenka 7–5, 7–6(7–5) Nature Valley International
2019 Karolína Plíšková (2) def. Angelique Kerber 6–1, 6–4
2020 Not held due to the coronavirus pandemic
2021 Jeļena Ostapenko def. Anett Kontaveit 6–3, 6–3 Viking International
2022 Petra Kvitová def. Jeļena Ostapenko 6–3, 6–2 Rothesay International
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