‘Doesn’t Make It Less Disappointing’ – Taylor Fritz Makes Feelings Clear on Abandoning Eastbourne Defense at the Last Minute

Taylor Fritz has withdrawn from the ATP 250 tournament in Eastbourne, where he was the defending champion, ahead of Wimbledon 2026. Fritz has won the Eastbourne title four times in his career, in 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025. Despite the late withdrawal, Fritz acknowledged his disappointment at being unable to defend his title.