Maya Joint Wins Eastbourne; Eala Makes History

Australian teenager Maya Joint captured her second WTA Tour title by defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(10) in a dramatic Eastbourne final, saving four match points. Joint, ranked world number 51, overcame top players like Ons Jabeur and Emma Raducanu and has now won titles on both clay and grass in 2024. Eala made history as the first Filipina to reach a WTA final after coming through qualifiers. This Eastbourne final was the youngest in the event since 1981, emphasizing the rise of new talent in women's tennis. Joint heads to Wimbledon with momentum, while Eala is set to face defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, whose participation is uncertain due to injury. Additionally, Joint will compete in the Eastbourne doubles final, capping a successful grass-court campaign.