Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the No. 6 seed, secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne Open after a tightly contested match against Australian qualifier James Duckworth. The final score was 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4, showcasing the resilience of Davidovich Fokina as he fought back to overcome the challenge at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club on Wednesday.
Currently ranked No. 28 in the world, Davidovich Fokina will next face No. 3 seed Jakub Mensik in what promises to be an exciting encounter. In his previous match, Fokina displayed his skill by defeating lucky loser Chun-Hsin Tseng with a score of 7-6 (6), 6-2.
Duckworth, who is ranked No. 106, reached this stage after triumphing over qualifier Aleksandar Vukic in the second round, winning that match 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1. The competition at the Eastbourne ATP 250, with a total prize pool of EUR 756,875, remains fierce as players vie for victory on the grass courts.
In addition to the thrilling matchups, the tournament continues to emphasize the rise of talented players like Davidovich Fokina and Mensik, both of whom have demonstrated impressive performances throughout the tournament so far. The Eastbourne Open is proving to be an exciting event, highlighting the determination and skill of emerging tennis stars.