Eastbourne title fills Fritz with confidence

Taylor Fritz said he is heading to Wimbledon in confident mood after storming to a record-extending fourth title at the Eastbourne Open on Saturday.

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The world No.5 proved too good for fellow American Jenson Brooksby, who had progressed to the final as a lucky loser after defeat in qualifying, with a 7-5, 6-1 victory in the Wimbledon warm-up event at Devonshire Park.

Fritz also won on the grass in Stuttgart earlier this month and now has five ATP titles on the surface, which is only bettered by Novak Djokovic among active players.

"I'll go there, get a nice practice in tomorrow and go for it," said Fritz, who is due to play Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round at Wimbledon today.

"I'd much rather be going into the tournament with a title and confidence than a week of rest and just practice."