Table: From 1974 onward, Most Lexus Eastbourne Open Titles (Women), WTA 250, England, Tennis, Ranked.
*Tournament has shifted between WTA 250 and WTA 500.
| ACTIVE | PLAYER | TITLES |
|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 11 | |
| A | Madison Keys (Current) | 3 |
| Chris Evert | 3 | |
| Tracy Austin | 2 | |
| Chanda Rubin | 2 | |
| Justine Henin | 2 | |
| A | Caroline Wozniacki | 2 |
| A | Karolína Plíšková | 2 |
| A | Maya Joint | 1 |
| Virginia Wade | 1 | |
| Lori McNeil | 1 | |
| Meredith McGrath | 1 | |
| Nathalie Tauziat | 1 | |
| Monica Seles | 1 | |
| Jana Novotná | 1 | |
| Natasha Zvereva | 1 | |
| Julie Halard-Decugis | 1 | |
| Lindsay Davenport | 1 | |
| Svetlana Kuznetsova | 1 | |
| Kim Clijsters | 1 | |
| Agnieszka Radwańska | 1 | |
| Ekaterina Makarova | 1 | |
| Marion Bartoli | 1 | |
| A | Tamira Paszek | 1 |
| Elena Vesnina | 1 | |
| A | Belinda Bencic | 1 |
| Dominika Cibulková | 1 | |
| A | Jeļena Ostapenko | 1 |
| Petra Kvitová | 1 | |
| A | Daria Kasatkina | 1 |
2026 Finals Madison Keys defeated Tatjana Maria 7–5, 6–3 to claim the Lexus Eastbourne Open title for a third time.
Altitude Eastbourne sits at approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level on the English Channel coast of East Sussex. This sea-level elevation means the ball travels at a completely neutral pace — conditions here are shaped entirely by the coastal weather and the grass surface, not geography.
Humidity Late June in Eastbourne brings cool, damp English coastal weather, with average temperatures between 13°C and 19°C (55°F–66°F). The proximity to the English Channel keeps humidity consistently high at 75–80%, among the highest of any grass-court venue on the calendar. Sea breezes are a constant presence at Devonshire Park, making ball toss and shot direction particularly unpredictable — a challenge that affects players throughout the tournament. Rain delays are frequent, as the 2026 edition demonstrated when Saturday’s finals were postponed due to wet weather.
Outdoor Tournament The Lexus Eastbourne Open is a combined ATP 250 and WTA 250 event played outdoors at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, one of the most historic and picturesque venues in British tennis. Women’s tennis has been a mainstay of Eastbourne since 1974, and Martina Navratilova holds the record with eleven titles at the venue. The tournament serves as the final grass-court tune-up before Wimbledon for both tours.
Surface Eastbourne’s grass plays medium-fast, slightly slower than Halle, Stuttgart, or Bad Homburg due to the high coastal humidity and cooler temperatures keeping the courts softer. The persistent sea breeze adds an extra layer of complexity, rewarding players with a clean, adaptable game over those who rely on a single dominant weapon. It is widely regarded as the most Wimbledon-like preparation available, thanks to its similar coastal conditions and surface character.