With the highly anticipated Wimbledon just around the corner, tennis enthusiasts can look forward to the pre-tournament action as the grass court season begins in Eastbourne this week. Additionally, qualifying rounds for the prestigious Grand Slam event will take place at Roehampton.
One of the most exciting highlights of the WTA tournament in East Sussex will be the participation of former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, who will be leading the pack. The event, scheduled to commence on Monday, 24th June, will also feature the talents of British number one Katie Boulter and the promising Emma Raducanu, back on home soil.
As the tournament gets underway, Raducanu is set to face fellow former US Open winner Sloane Stephens, while Boulter will take on a qualifier in the first round. On the other hand, Rybakina will have the advantage of a bye, taking her straight through to the next round.
Wimbledon qualifying rounds will be held from 24th to 27th June, with the main draw following a day later. The BBC broadcast will cover all the thrilling action from both events.
For viewers keen on tuning in to Eastbourne on the BBC, a breakdown of the broadcast schedule is provided below:
Monday, 24th June
13:00-17:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
Tuesday, 25th June
13:00-16:45 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
Wednesday, 26th June
13:00-16:45 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
Thursday, 27th June
13:00-17:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
Friday, 28th June
13:00-17:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app (on Red Button 17:10-18:00)
Saturday, 29th June
12:15-14:10 – BBC One
13:00-18:00 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
For those keen on the Wimbledon qualifying rounds, the details are as follows:
Monday, 24th June
11:00-19:30 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app (on Red Button 11:00-19:00)
Tuesday, 25th June
11:00-19:30 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app (on Red Button 11:00-16:00)
Wednesday, 26th June
11:00-19:30 – BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app (on Red Button 11:00-16:00)
Thursday, 27th June
11:00-19:30 – BBC iPlayer, Red Button and the BBC Sport website & app
Be sure to mark your calendars and catch all the thrilling tennis action coming your way. Whether you’re a fan of Rybakina, Boulter, or Raducanu, there’s bound to be electrifying matches that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And with the convenience of catching all the action on the BBC, it’s never been easier to stay on top of the latest from Eastbourne and Wimbledon qualifying rounds.