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Vandalism Hits Eastbourne Courts as Tournament Stays On Track

The tournament schedule remains unchanged.

Overview

  • The damage, discovered Friday at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, involved several grass courts used for the Lexus Eastbourne Open.
  • Eastbourne Borough Council said Sussex Police are reviewing CCTV from the site and nearby areas, and security at the venue has been increased.
  • Officials asked anyone with information to contact Sussex Police or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.
  • The Lawn Tennis Association said Saturday the tournament, due to start on June 20, will proceed with no changes to the schedule.
  • Ground staff are repairing the turf, and the event remains a key Wimbledon warm-up with entrants including Madison Keys and local favorite Sonay Kartal.