Fritz defeats Davidovich Fokina to move into fourth Eastbourne Open final
Taylor Fritz beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Friday evening. He’ll face American lucky loser Jenson Brooksby in the final
Taylor Fritz, Eastbourne, 2025 © Action Plus / Psnewz
American Taylor Fritz, the top seed, moved into the final of the Eastbourne Open by defeating Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the No 6 seed, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club.
Fritz, ranked No 5, will play American lucky loser Jenson Brooksby next.
The American edged out Brazilian Joao Fonseca (6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-5) and Marcos Giron (7-5, 4-6, 7-5) ahead of his victory.
Earlier in the tournament, Davidovich Fokina, ranked No 28, won against lucky loser Chun-Hsin Tseng (7-6 (6), 6-2), Australian qualifier James Duckworth (6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4) and No 3 seed Jakub Mensik (6-4, 7-5).
Eastbourne ATP 250, other semi-final result (Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, grass, EUR 756.875):
- Jenson Brooksby beat Ugo Humbert (4): 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-4
