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World number five Taylor Fritz says “there’s something about Eastbourne” after he won his fourth title at the tournament by cruising past fellow American Jenson Brooksby.<\/b><\/p>\n
Fritz beat Brooksby 7-5 6-1, imposing control over the match by winning eight of the final nine games.<\/p>\n
Victory means two-time Wimbledon quarter-finalist Fritz has won seven of his eight matches on grass this year, having defeated world number three Alexander Zverev in the Stuttgart Open final two weeks ago.<\/p>\n
Last year’s US Open runner-up will be looking to push on and challenge for the Wimbledon title over the coming fortnight.<\/p>\n
The Californian begins his campaign against French world number 36 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Monday.<\/p>\n
“There’s something about Eastbourne,” said Fritz, 27, in his on-court interview. “I just love it here. Every year I come here and it’s such a good week.<\/p>\n
“This year it’s been different and I’ve had to fight through my matches. I feel like I’ve really upped my level.”<\/p>\n
Asked about his Wimbledon chances, Fritz said: “I’m going to be ready to go. I’d much rather go into the tournament with confidence and a title.”<\/p>\n
As for Brooksby, defeat ended the world number 149’s impressive run.<\/p>\n
He was the first lucky loser to play in an Eastbourne final, having lost in the second round of qualifying.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor won his first title in two years by beating Frenchman Corentin Moutet 7-5 7-6 (7-3) in the final of the Mallorca Championships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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