Stars seen on the first day of qualifying for the main draw included Heather Watson, Ranah Stoiber, Jan Choinski, Jodie Burrage and Arthur Fery.
The tournament continues until next Saturday and organisers will be hoping for more of the same weather – and some big crowds – as the action hots up. Here’s Kevin Anderson’s preview assessing how might be the ones to watch.
On this page and the ones linked, see images from a sun-baked first day, taken by Charlie Crowhurst for Getty and the LTA.
57. EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Liam Broady of Great Britain practices on an outside court during Day One of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park on June 24, 2023 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA)
EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Liam Broady of Great Britain practices on an outside court during Day One of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park on June 24, 2023 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA):Images from the opening day of qualifying at the 2023 Rothesay International at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne Photo: Charlie Crowhurst:Charlie Crowhurst for Gatty Images/LTA
58. EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Liam Broady of Great Britain practices on an outside court during Day One of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park on June 24, 2023 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA)
EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Liam Broady of Great Britain practices on an outside court during Day One of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park on June 24, 2023 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA):Images from the opening day of qualifying at the 2023 Rothesay International at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne Photo: Charlie Crowhurst:Charlie Crowhurst for Gatty Images/LTA
59. EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic practices on an outside court during Day One of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park on June 24, 2023 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA)
EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic practices on an outside court during Day One of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park on June 24, 2023 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA):Images from the opening day of qualifying at the 2023 Rothesay International at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne Photo: Charlie Crowhurst:Charlie Crowhurst for Gatty Images/LTA