Britain's Billy Harris has made a remarkable run at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne, reaching his first ATP Tour semi-final. Harris, who was ranked outside the top 300 in October, defeated world number 49 Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling quarter-final match with scores of 6-7(2), 7-6(4), 6-2. This was Harris's third victory against a top 50 player. However, his journey ended in the semi-finals where he was defeated by Max Purcell with scores of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Purcell, a doubles Grand Slam champion, advances to his first ATP Tour singles final.
Eastbourne ATP SF: (Q) Max Purcell AUS WR 94 (CH 40 in 2023) ends (WC) Billy Harris's wonderful run on the south coast in straight sets, 6-4 4-6 6-4 :-( Gives Billy an extra day's rest before Wimbledon, at least, with hopefully plenty of confidence going into his R1 match there. https://t.co/IWE2S1S2rX
Max Purcell, a doubles Grand Slam champ, reaches his first career ATP final in singles. Beats Billy Harris 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Eastbourne semifinals.
what. it. means. 🥹 Max Purcell defeats Billy Harris 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and to reach his first ever singles final! #RothesayInternational https://t.co/mwfQ5iulkm
Hitting new heights 📈 Max Purcell is through to a maiden ATP Tour final with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 win over Harris! #RothesayInternational https://t.co/FIfYNYiKLZ
Max Purcell, a double Grand Slam champ, reaches his first career ATP final in singles. Beats Billy Harris 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Eastbourne semifinals.
First-Time Finalist 🤩 Max Purcell defeats Harris 6-4 4-6 6-4 for a first final on the ATP Tour! #RothesayInternational https://t.co/JusIx7dCEk
Billy's back in business 💪 Harris levels the match against Purcell 6-4! #RothesayInternational https://t.co/fmyq3rejRw
A seaside semi-final 🏖️ Billy Harris takes on Max Purcell at the #RothesayInternational - both looking for a maiden ATP Tour final! WATCH LIVE —> https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX https://t.co/N99ar4chMn
Brit Billy Harris reaches his first ATP Tour semi-final after beating Flavio Cobolli at Eastbourne 🔥🇬🇧 https://t.co/8x1kV49LTR
Eastbourne ATP QF: Wonderful win! (WC) @billyharris95 battles from a set down to defeat Flavio Cobolli ITA WR 49 (=CH), 90 places above him, 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-2 - his 3rd victory against a top 50 player takes him into his 1st ATP 250 semi-final! :-) https://t.co/UBRQZ1TY8t
Britain's Billy Harris is into the semi-finals of Eastbourne 🔥 A first ATP Tour semi-final ✅ An impressive win against the world number 49. #BBCTennis | @the_LTA https://t.co/XrNBzcs0mJ
Incredible. 29yo Billy Harris continues to impress in this grass season, beats Flavio Cobolli 6-7(2), 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach his first career ATP semifinal in Eastbourne. Getting closer to the top 100 -- was out of the top 300 in oct... What a grass season the Brits are having! https://t.co/9ATaTywIb4
Well played Billy 👏 Harris takes the second set in a close tie-break 7-6(4) to force a decider against Cobolli! @the_LTA | #RothesayInternational https://t.co/lEQy8Axs8g