Grass-Court Action Heats Up: Mallorca, Eastbourne & Bad Homburg Set the Stage for Wimbledon

June 25, 2025 – The road to Wimbledon enters a crucial phase as ATP and WTA stars take to the grass courts in Mallorca, Eastbourne, and Bad Homburg. With title runs and seeding points on the line, Day 3 delivers a packed schedule across all three tournaments.

Here’s what fans can expect from Wednesday’s play:

Mallorca Championships (ATP 250)

Venue: Santa Ponsa Tennis Club, Spain
Surface: Grass
Day 3 Focus: Round of 16 concludes

Top contenders Casper Ruud and Ben Shelton are set to return to court as second-round action wraps up. Ruud, who’s adjusting his baseline-heavy game to grass, will look to build momentum after a solid opener. Shelton, known for his explosive serve, could face a stern test from an experienced grass-court player like Gael Monfils or Kei Nishikori, depending on results.

Doubles competition also kicks off today, adding to the tactical intrigue of the week’s play.

Rothesay International Eastbourne (ATP & WTA 250)

Venue: Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, UK
Surface: Grass
Day 3 Focus: Second-round matches

Eastbourne hosts a packed lineup as the ATP and WTA fields move into the Round of 16. Taylor Fritz, the tournament’s top men’s seed and a past champion, headlines the schedule, while Tommy Paul, Jakub Mensik, and Ugo Humbert all aim to reach the last eight.

On the WTA side, Emma Raducanu continues her campaign in front of home fans, taking on Maya Joint, while Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko are also set for their second-round matches.

As quarterfinal spots fill, eyes are on possible blockbuster matchups later this week—including a potential Fritz vs. Paul showdown or a Raducanu vs. Kasatkina clash.

Bad Homburg Open (WTA 500)

Venue: TC Bad Homburg, Germany
Surface: Grass
Day 3 Focus: Round of 16

Second-round action continues at the WTA 500 event in Bad Homburg, where Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini look to maintain their strong form. Pegula, the tournament’s top seed, is a favorite to reach the latter stages and could face tough opposition as early as the quarters.

Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1 and fourth seed here, is scheduled to face former Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in what is arguably the day’s marquee matchup. Swiatek, seeking her first grass-court title, will need to manage Azarenka’s flat hitting and court experience.

Beatriz Haddad Maia, Elina Svitolina, and Diana Shnaider are also expected to feature, rounding out a deep and competitive draw.

Day 3 Match Watchlist

With less than a week to go until Wimbledon begins, these events offer players a final chance to fine-tune their game on grass. From power servers to baseline tacticians, today’s matches promise variety, intensity, and early glimpses of form ahead of the year’s third Grand Slam.