This video can not be played Fritz sees off Brooksby to win fourth Eastbourne title World number five Taylor Fritz says "there's something about Eastbourne" after he won his fourth title at the tournament by cruising past fellow American Jenson Brooksby. Fritz beat Brooksby 7-5 6-1, imposing control over the match by winning eight of the final nine games. Victory means two-time Wimbledon quarter-finalist Fritz has won seven of his eight matches on grass this year, having defeated world number three Alexander Zverev in the Stuttgart Open final two weeks ago. Last year's US Open runner-up will be looking to push on and challenge for the Wimbledon title over the coming fortnight. The Californian begins his campaign against French world number 36 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Monday. "There's something about Eastbourne," said Fritz, 27, in his on-court interview. "I just love it here. Every year I come here and it's such a good week. "This year it's been different and I've had to fight through my matches. I feel like I've really upped my level." Asked about his Wimbledon chances, Fritz said: "I'm going to be ready to go. I'd much rather go into the tournament with confidence and a title." As for Brooksby, defeat ended the world number 149's impressive run. He was the first lucky loser to play in an Eastbourne final, having lost in the second round of qualifying. Elsewhere, the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor won his first title in two years by beating Frenchman Corentin Moutet 7-5 7-6 (7-3) in the final of the Mallorca Championships.
'There's something about Eastbourne' - Fritz wins fourth title
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Taylor Fritz, currently ranked fifth in the world, secured his fourth title at the Eastbourne tournament by defeating fellow American Jenson Brooksby with a score of 7-5, 6-1. Fritz showcased his dominance during the match, particularly in the latter stages, by winning eight of the last nine games. This victory marks a significant achievement for Fritz, who has been performing exceptionally well on grass courts this season, having won seven out of eight matches. His recent triumph at the Stuttgart Open against world number three Alexander Zverev further solidifies his form as he prepares for the upcoming Wimbledon championship. Fritz expressed his fondness for Eastbourne, stating, "There's something about Eastbourne" that makes his experience there special. He noted that this year presented unique challenges, but he feels he has elevated his game throughout the tournament.
Looking ahead to Wimbledon, Fritz is optimistic about his chances and believes that entering the tournament with confidence from his recent title win will serve him well. His first match at Wimbledon will be against French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who is currently ranked 36th in the world. Meanwhile, Jenson Brooksby, who was making headlines as the first lucky loser to reach the Eastbourne final after losing in the second round of qualifying, will reflect on his impressive run despite the defeat. In other news, Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands claimed his first title in two years by overcoming French player Corentin Moutet in the final of the Mallorca Championships, winning 7-5, 7-6 (7-3). These developments highlight the competitive landscape of men's tennis as players gear up for the prestigious Wimbledon tournament.
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