Taylor Fritz has withdrawn from the 2026 Lexus Eastbourne Open.
The 28-year-old American is a record four-time champion at the grass-court ATP 250 event, including in 2024 and 2025. However, Fritz will now not compete for a third consecutive title on the English south coast.
"Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from Eastbourne this year," Fritz posted on X. "I waited up until after the match warmup to make the decision today because I really did want to play. 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.
"I’m very sorry to the fans, the tournament, and everyone who was looking forward to seeing me play. Thank you to Eastbourne for always making me feel so welcome, and I hope to be back on these courts again soon."
Despite missing Eastbourne, Fritz will head to Wimbledon having shown strong form on the grass so far this year. The No. 7 player in the PIF ATP Rankings bounced back from an injury-truncated clay season by reaching the championship match in both Stuttgart and Halle. Fritz currently holds a 19-12 record for 2026, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
Fritz’s spot in the Eastbourne draw has been taken by lucky loser Felix Gill. The 24-year-old Gill will take on his fellow Briton, qualifier Jan Choinski, in the opening round.
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