The 2026 Eastbourne Open men’s entry list has been released, with defending champion Taylor Fritz set to return to one of the ATP Tour’s most important Wimbledon warm-up events.
Fritz is joined by rising star Joao Fonseca, grass-court threat Ugo Humbert, and a deep field looking to build momentum ahead of the season’s third Grand Slam.
Read on for the 2026 Eastbourne Open Men’s Entry List, beginning June 22.
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2026 Lexus Eastbourne Open Tournament Details
| Tournament | Lexus Eastbourne Open |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastbourne, England |
| Surface | Outdoor Grass |
| Category | ATP 250 |
| Dates | June 2026 |
| Defending Champion | Taylor Fritz |
Recent Eastbourne Champions
| Year | Champion |
| 2025 | Taylor Fritz |
| 2024 | Taylor Fritz |
| 2023 | Francisco Cerundolo |
| 2022 | Taylor Fritz |
2026 Eastbourne Open Men’s Entry List
- Taylor Fritz
- Valentin Vacherot
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry
- Rafael Jodar
- Joao Fonseca
- Ugo Humbert
- Brandon Nakashima
- Alexander Blockx
- Zizou Bergs
- Jaume Munar
- Tomas Machac
- Gabriel Diallo
- Terence Atmane
- Juan Manuel Cerundolo
- Daniel Altmaier
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli
Storylines To Watch
Taylor Fritz Returns As Defending Champion
Taylor Fritz returns to Eastbourne after winning the title in 2025. The American has enjoyed tremendous success on grass throughout his career, winning three Eastbourne titles and making him one of the most accomplished players in tournament history.
Joao Fonseca Continues His Rise
Joao Fonseca remains one of the most exciting young players on the ATP Tour. The Brazilian has quickly become a fan favorite and will look to gain more grass-court experience before making another Wimbledon appearance.
Dangerous Grass-Court Players Fill The Draw
Ugo Humbert, Tomas Machac, Brandon Nakashima, and Gabriel Diallo headline a group of players capable of making deep runs. With several proven grass-court performers in the field, Eastbourne once again features one of the strongest ATP 250 draws of the summer.
Looking Ahead
The Eastbourne Open serves as one of the final opportunities for players to prepare for Wimbledon and adjust to grass-court conditions.
Qualifying, wildcard announcements, and the official draw will be released closer to the start of the tournament as players continue their preparations for the grass-court major.
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