The Lexus Birmingham Open is set to make history as it announces its first-ever grass court event. The WTA 125 and ATP Challenger 125 draws have been finalized, featuring prominent British players competing. The main action starts on Monday, June 1, with live coverage provided by Tennis Channel.
Key Highlights of the Lexus Birmingham Open 2026
Women’s Singles Draw
This year, the women’s singles draw boasts significant participation from British players. Among them, Harriet Dart, the highest-ranked British entrant, will face fifth seed Nikola Bartunkova in her opening match. Dart has previously reached the quarter-finals at this event and is determined to leverage her grass court experience.
- Harriet Dart vs. Nikola Bartunkova (CZE) – 5th Seed
- Mika Stojsavljevic (GBR) vs. Emerson Jones (AUS) – A noteworthy clash between junior champions.
- Katie Swan vs. Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) – 7th Seed
Other significant matches include top seed Alexandra Eala, who is scheduled to compete against Priscilla Hon, and Tatjana Maria, the previous year’s HSBC Championships winner, who will meet Linda Fruhvirtova.
Women’s Singles First Round Matchups
| Match | Players |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Eala (PHI) (1) vs Priscilla Hon (AUS) |
| 2 | Tatjana Maria (GER) (3) vs Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE) |
| 3 | Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) (7) vs Katie Swan (GBR) |
| 4 | Nikola Bartunkova (CZE) (5) vs Harriet Dart (GBR) |
Men’s Singles Draw Challenges
British players are also facing formidable opponents in the men’s singles draw. Jacob Fearnley will take on fifth seed Rinky Hijikata, who was a finalist in last year’s Wimbledon men’s doubles.
- Jacob Fearnley vs. Rinky Hijikata (AUS) – 5th Seed
- Arthur Fery vs. Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) – The reigning Lexus Ilkley Open champion.
- Jack Pinnington Jones vs. Aleksandar Vukic (AUS)
Men’s Singles First Round Matchups
| Match | Players |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Bellucci (ITA) (1) vs Alex Bolt (AUS) |
| 2 | Jacob Fearnley (GBR) vs Rinky Hijikata (AUS) (5) |
| 3 | Jack Pinnington Jones (GBR) vs Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) |
Get Your Tickets!
Tickets for the Lexus Birmingham Open are still available. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats for what promises to be an exciting summer tennis festival. Don’t miss out on witnessing top-tier tennis at this inaugural grass court event!
