Top-seeded American tennis player Taylor Fritz has pulled out of the Eastbourne Championships, bringing an end to his bid for a third straight title at the prestigious ATP grasscourt tournament.
Fritz’s exit follows the earlier withdrawal of second seed Joao Fonseca of Brazil, leaving the event without its top two players.
Fritz took to social media platform X to break the news to fans. “Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from Eastbourne this year,” he wrote. “I waited up until after the match warmup to make the decision today because I really did want to play.”
He added: “This is never an easy decision for me, especially when it involves a tournament that means so much to me. While I know it’s the right call, it doesn’t make it any less disappointing.”
The 28-year-old, currently ranked seventh in the world, has captured the Wimbledon warm-up event four times throughout his career. Despite sitting out Eastbourne, Fritz is still expected to be a serious contender when play begins at the All England Club.
Fritz has been in impressive form on grass surfaces this season, advancing all the way to the final at both the Halle and Stuttgart tournaments.
