TENNIS fans in Eastbourne can pull up a deck chair and enjoy all the latest action from centre court at The Beacon, with no ticket required!
With tickets to the Lexus Eastbourne International long gone and Centre Court in SW19 a bit of a trek, The Beacon is stepping in to keep tennis fans firmly in the game.
Just outside Primark, a pop-up Tennis Fanzone has transformed the shopping centre into a viewing area for match lovers.
Until June 28, visitors can watch all the action from Devonshire Park with live coverage of the Eastbourne championships.
Then from June 30 to July 13, it’s Wimbledon’s turn, beamed straight to a giant screen complete with expert analysis and play-by-play commentary.
Hend Moussa, Community Manager at The Beacon, said she was thrilled to offer shoppers the chance to catch up with the latest scores and ball-by-ball action at the Eastbourne tournament.
“Tennis in Eastbourne is often associated with the start of summer and we are delighted to help our shoppers and visitors get in the mood with our Fanzone,” Hend said. “Thanks to our friends at Media Attention, you can chill in our deckchairs, put your feet up and enjoy a bit of live tennis while you take a break from your food and retail therapy.
“Eastbourne has worked hard with the Lawn Tennis Association to keep the tennis tournament relevant and vibrant,” Hend said. “It is fantastic for the town, and the players love coming here. I am delighted that we can offer our shoppers the chance to keep up to speed with all the action during their visits to The Beacon.
The Lexus Eastbourne Open attracts top men’s and women’s players from around the world. It is often seen as warm-up for Wimbledon and offers players the chance to remind themselves of a grass surface and how it differs from clay courts, which tend to have a slower pace and higher bounce.
Wimbledon is one of four Grand Slam tournaments around the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. Most of the top seeds come to Wimbledon to compete at the event.
