Tatjana Maria def. Tereza Valentova 6-3, 7-5 — Eastbourne International 2026 Quarterfinal

Match recap

Tatjana Maria defeated Tereza Valentova 6-3, 7-5 in the Quarterfinal of the Eastbourne International 2026.

The ranking board said Valentova at #61 over Maria at #112, but the #61 won her break-point chances and almost nothing else. Valentova converted both break points she earned, yet got just two looks all match — Maria saved neither, while taking 4 of her own 10. The serve told the rest: 8 aces to 3 and 75% of first-serve points won, climbing to 90% in the second set after the underdog wobbled to 5-5. First grass meeting between the two, and Maria's slice carried it.

Match stats

Tatjana Maria: 8 aces, 68% first serves, 3 double faults, 4/10 break points. Tereza Valentova: 3 aces, 62% first serves, 6 double faults, 2/2 break points.

Profiles: Tatjana Maria · Tereza Valentova — Eastbourne International 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Tatjana Maria and Tereza Valentova.