ATP Eastbourne Open Tips and Predictions

As preparations for Wimbledon step up in pace, some of the top male stars head to Eastbourne this week as they look for valuable match time on grass.

This ATP Tour event started back in 2009 and a host of big names have been crowned champion, including Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick and Alex de Minaur.

It has been dominated in recent years by Taylor Fritz, with the American winning three of the last five editions, including the 2024 tournament.

British hopes are high this year for a long run in the tournament, with Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans and Jacob Fearnley all in the main draw and hoping to get in some vital match time ahead of Wimbledon.

ATP Eastbourne Open Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Tournament Winner	Jakub Mensik	8/1
Best Bet	Jakub Mensik	8/1
Alternative Bet	Cameron Norrie	16/1

Key Tournament Stats

• Taylor Fritz has won two of the last three editions of the ATP Eastbourne Open.

• Qualifier Max Purcell reached the 2024 final, while British wildcard Billy Harris made the semis.

• The last European to win the tournament was German Mischa Zverev in 2018.

• Britain’s Cameron Norrie will be playing in this event for the sixth time.

• Defending champion Fritz didn't drop a set on his way to winning the title 12 months ago.

ATP Eastbourne Open Prediction

Best Bet: Jakub Mensik @ 8/1

Taylor Fritz is clearly the player to beat going into the tournament, but there does look to be value behind the American in the outright market.

Jakub Mensik is a player moving in the right direction, having reached a career high 17 in the world rankings heading to Eastbourne.

The Czech ace beat Cameron Norrie at Queen's Club, before losing a three-set thriller to Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

Mensik has already won his first ATP Tour title in 2025, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Open in March.

It's also worth noting that the 19-year-old beat Fritz on route to triumphing in Florida, when he served 25 aces to the American's 15 in their semi-final meeting.

If results go the way as expected, Mensik wouldn't face Fritz until the semi-finals, with both players having a bye into the second round.

Warren Ashurst says:

Mensik has the type of serve which makes him a big threat on grass, having fired 869 aces already this year. He's won 83% of his service games and 76% of first-serve points.

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Alternative Bet: Cameron Norrie @ 16/1

Cameron Norrie might have slipped to 61 in the world rankings, but he is still a danger to anyone on grass and there have been some good signs in recent months.

The British number three reached the round of 16 at the French Open, before succumbing to Djokovic, having reached the semi-finals of the ATP 250 event in Geneva earlier on in May.

Norrie was handed a tough draw against the dangerous Mensik at Queen's, losing in three sets and has been given a more favourable task at Eastbourne.

The former Wimbledon semi-finalist will face Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round and is on the opposite side of the draw to both Mensik and Fritz.

Warren Ashurst adds:

Norrie's experience and home support could prove key in a tournament that has just two top-15 players in the field. The Brit needs a good week to set him up for SW19.

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