As the grass-court swing progresses, one of the most interesting events will be the WTA Eastbourne Open, running from June 23 to June 28, 2025, in the city of Eastbourne. Our TV Guide will provide all the information to closely follow another week of competition, in the week leading up to the start of Wimbledon.
The tournament will feature defending champion Daria Kasatkina as the main favorite for the title, alongside the 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, who will be looking to continue building rhythm on the surface before her title defense at SW19. Last year, 'Dasha' defeated Leylah Fernandez in the final to claim her first title on grass.
They will be joined by other former Grand Slam champions, all looking to gain momentum before Wimbledon. Former Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko (No. 19), former Aussie Open champion Sofia Kenin, and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will all be part of a very open main draw that could be key for anticipating who is in the best form heading into Wimbledon.
Results
Schedule
2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open (26-06)
Centre Court
| Quarterfinal (Women's Singles) |
| 11:40AM Local |
| Anna Blinkova |
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Court 1
| Quarterfinal (Women's Singles) |
| 2:30PM Local |
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| Quarterfinal (Women's Singles) |
| 3:40PM Local |
| Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova |
| Kamilla Rakhimova Q |
Prize Money
A few days before the start of the tournament, the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) announced that the WTA prize money would be equalized with that of the men's tournament by 2029. This year, the tournament will have a total prize fund of $275,094 US dollars to be distributed (a difference of about $250,000 compared to the amount paid to men).
| Round | Points | Prize Money (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 250 | £29,323 |
| Runner-up | 163 | £17,355 |
| Semifinal | 98 | £9,669 |
| Quarterfinal | 54 | £5,505 |
| Round 2 | 30 | £3,360 |
| Round 1 | 1 | £2,403 |
Where to Watch
As ever with WTA tournaments, it can be watched throughout the world. But there is a difference during the grass court season.
BBC have rights to the full tournament and so like the ATP edition, in the UK it will be on free to air TV. It will be shown on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and also their digital service.
Tennis Channel in the States will also show the event in full. Further broadcast partners are not confirmed as of this time as per the LTA.
Overall, the below is the usual places will also show the tournament.
| Country / Territories | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic, Slovakia | AMC Networks |
| France | BEIN SPORTS |
| Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia | CANAL+ |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Romania | DIGISPORT |
| Portugal | ELEVEN SPORTS |
| Hungary | MATCH4 / NETWORK4 |
| Greece, Cyprus | NOVASPORTS |
| Belgium | PLAY SPORTS / TELENET |
| Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | SETANTA SPORTS |
| United Kingdom, Ireland; Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, South Tyrol; Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, South Tyrol | SKY SPORTS |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia | SPORTKLUB |
| Spain | TENNIS CHANNEL |
| Denmark | TV2 |
| Spain | TV3 |
| Spain | TVE |
| Canada | DAZN |
| LATAM (Multiple countries incl. Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, etc.) | ESPN LATAM |
| Caribbean (incl. Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, etc.) | SPORTSMAX |
| USA | TENNIS CHANNEL |
| Canada | TSN (1000s, Finals + select tournaments) |
| Canada (French-speaking) | TVA |
| Turkey | beIN Digiturk |
| Israel | CHARLTON (1000s, Finals, 500s) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa (French) incl. Benin, Senegal, Mali, etc. | NEW WORLD TV (1000s and Finals) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa incl. Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, etc. | SUPERSPORT |
| Australia | beIN Sports |
| South Korea | CJ ENM |
| Japan | DAZN |
| Hong Kong | NOW TV |
| Indonesia | REDDENTES |
| Chinese Taipei | SPORTCAST |
| Singapore | STARHUB |
| Philippines | TAPDMV |
| Thailand | TRUEVISIONS |
| India | TENNIS CHANNEL |
| New Zealand | TVNZ |
Predictions
Samuel Gill, Head Editor for TennisUpToDate.com sees a main protagonist who will defend her title in Eastbourne.
Daria Kasatkina for me is the standout name in this ield and I would also add Barbora Krejcikova if she harbours any ambitions of retaining Wimbledon.
These sort of players will rise to the occasion in the week leading up to Wimbledon. Emma Raducanu is also intriguing to me as she plays a smaller field. The Berlin gamble didn't pay off as she had to withdraw.
But presumably it was to be ready for Eastbourne so I would also throw her into the mix. Also I like the look of a group of players such as Maya Joint, Peyton Stearns and Elina Avanesyan. Tatjana Maria and Amanda Anisimova proved in Queen's that those who perhaps are on the fringes can perform. So I see them as being potential dark horses.
Maya Joint thrives outside of majors so is a good outside shot.
Favourites
*** Daria Kasatkina
** Barbora Krejcikova, Jelena Ostapenko
* Emma Raducanu, Elina Avanesyan, Maya Joint
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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