Three-time champion & US Open finalist Taylor Fritz confirmed for the Lexus Eastbourne Open

"I have so many incredible memories at Eastbourne – it’s one of my favourite events to return to every year," Fritz said. "The Lexus Eastbourne Open is such a unique event, you’re right by the coast, the courts are amazing and it’s a great atmosphere for us as players.

"It’s the tournament where I’ve had the most success in my career, I’ve won it three times now and I won’t give it up easily this year. I’m gunning for that fourth trophy and I’m excited to get back on the grass this summer."

Fritz is a well-known name around Eastbourne as the only men’s player to win three singles titles at Devonshire Park.

In 2019 he lifted the first title of his career after defeating countryman Sam Querrey in straight sets, which he then backed up three years later with a 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) win over another fellow American in Maxime Cressey.

Last year, the 27-year-old completed his hat-trick with a comprehensive 6-4, 6-3 victory over Australia’s Max Purcell.

The world No.4 has won almost half of his career titles at the Lexus Eastbourne Open (three of eight).

Fritz is coming off the back of one of his best seasons to date. The big-serving American made his first Grand Slam final in his home country at the US Open, as well as quarter-finals at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

He bagged another title in Delray Beach and also finished runner-up at the Nitto ATP Finals to world No.1 Jannik Sinner.

Now in the prime of his career, Fritz is consistently performing at the highest level and has already got this year off to a flying start. Representing his country at the United Cup, Fritz and Coco Gauff steered the Americans to the title.