Names to watch include reigning Eastbourne champion Petra Kvitova, while America's Coco Gauff will also prove popular among tennis fans. Last year’s Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur and world number four Jessica Pegula also feature on the south coast. Britain's Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart will also be on show as they both received wildcards to the tournament. Dart made the most of her chance today as she beat China's Zhang Shuai 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 on centre court this afternoon.
"That was a rollercoaster and I'm happy to close it out," said Dart. “I was not just playing my opponent, but playing myself at times. The conditions were really tough, the wind was going everywhere and it took a while to adapt to it."
Briton Jodie Burrage also progressed as she edged past American Lauren Davis 4-6 6-4 6-3. Defending Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina was due to compete but withdrew ahead of her first-round match with illness. Boulter faces Croatian lucky loser Petra Martic in their first-round match on Tuesday.
Here’s some cracking pictures from Getty Images at Devonshire Park...
5. Eastbourne Tennis - Monday
Katie Boulter of Great Britain runs through a practice session on an outside court during Day Two Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
6. Eastbourne Tennis - Monday
Harriet Dart of Great Britain chats with coach Colin Beecher as she runs through a practice session on the outside courts Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
7. Eastbourne Tennis - Monday
Jodie Burrage of Great Britain in action during her women's singles qualifying match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy during Day Two Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
8. Eastbourne Tennis - Monday
Ground staff paint the Eastbourne wording onto the grass of centre court during Day Two Photo: Charlie Crowhurst