SportsPublished: 23 June 2026 at 11:20

Ostapenko Wins First Match at Eastbourne Grass Tournament

Latvia's top tennis player Aļona Ostapenko defeated local wildcard Francesca Jones in straight sets at the Eastbourne International.

Aļona Ostapenko, Latvia's number one and world No. 35, began her grass-court campaign at the Lexus Eastbourne International with a convincing victory on Saturday, June 22. She beat British wildcard Francesca Jones (world No. 103) 6:2, 6:2 in just over an hour. The tournament, held in Eastbourne, England, has a prize fund of $500,000. This win marks a strong start for Ostapenko as she prepares for Wimbledon, which begins in July.

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