Keys Secures Third Eastbourne Title
Madison Keys captured the Eastbourne title for the third time on Saturday, defeating Germany’s Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4. This victory marks Keys’s first tournament win since her breakthrough at the 2025 Australian Open.
As the No. 2 seed, Keys overcame intense heat on England’s south coast to prevail over the world No. 112 in a 93-minute match. The 31-year-old American’s triumph places her among an elite group of three-time Eastbourne champions, joining legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
Keys reached her first final since finishing as runner-up at the Trophee Clarins in Paris in May. She also avenged a previous semi-final loss to Maria on grass at Queen’s Club last year.
Her initial WTA title was won at Eastbourne 12 years ago, followed by a second in 2023. Maintaining her strong record at this event, Keys secured her 11th career WTA title in her 16th final appearance.
Throughout the match, Keys controlled play against the 38-year-old Maria, facing only a single break point.
This victory serves as ideal preparation for Wimbledon, which commences on Monday. Keys has yet to advance beyond the quarter-finals at the All England Club and will open her campaign against fellow American Kayla Day on Tuesday.
Osaka Withdraws from Bad Homburg Open Due to Injury
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka’s preparations for Wimbledon suffered a setback when she retired at the start of the second set in the Bad Homburg Open final due to a foot injury. The Japanese fourth seed was trailing 6-1, 1-0 against Czech player Karolina Muchova on the grass courts in Germany when she withdrew.
Osaka had taken a medical timeout during the first set. After signaling her inability to continue, she proceeded to shake hands with Muchova. The four-time Grand Slam champion is seeded No. 14 at Wimbledon and is scheduled to face Elsa Jacquemot in the first round.
