Tennis Qualifying Tournaments for Wimbledon
This week marks a crucial period for tennis players as they engage in qualifying tournaments for two significant events: Eastbourne and Wimbledon. Scheduled to kick off on June 30, Wimbledon is drawing competitors to both Eastbourne, where the WTA 250 event is taking place, and Roehampton for preliminary rounds.
Notable Competitors at Eastbourne
Among the notable competitors at Eastbourne are British players Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal, alongside last year’s Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, who leads the tournament as the top seed. Other high-profile participants include former French Open victor Jelena Ostapenko and two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur. This will be Raducanu’s first appearance since her withdrawal from the previous week’s Berlin Open due to her ongoing back issues.
Men’s Competition at Eastbourne
In the men’s category at Eastbourne, Jacob Fearnley is seeking to build on his recent success after reaching the quarter-finals at Queen’s. He will compete against seasoned players including defending champion Taylor Fritz, as well as exciting young talents like Jakub Mensik and Joao Fonseca. Fans can catch the live action of both WTA and ATP events streaming on iPlayer and the BBC Sport app starting at 11:00 BST daily.
Qualifying Matches at Roehampton
Over at Roehampton, male players including Britons Arthur Ferry, Paul Jubb, and Ryan Peniston are vying for spots in Wimbledon’s main draw. Meanwhile, British women’s hopes rest on the shoulders of Amarni Banks, Lily Miyazaki, Ella McDonald, Amelia Rajecki, and Ranah Stoiber. Viewers can watch the qualifying matches on the BBC Sport platform from 11:00 BST as well. Stay updated with live scores, results, and schedules as the excitement builds for Wimbledon.
