Billy Harris Narrowly Misses Eastbourne Final After Three-Set Battle
British hopeful falls to Australia's Max Purcell in a gripping semifinal match at the Rothesay International
- Harris was aiming to become the first Briton in the men's singles final at Eastbourne.
- The match ended 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in favor of Purcell, who will face either Taylor Fritz or Aleksandar Vukic in the final.
- Harris had recently defeated world number 49 Flavio Cobolli to reach the semifinals.
- Purcell, ranked 94th, secured his first-ever ATP Tour singles final appearance.
- The defeat ends Britain's hopes for a singles title at this year's tournament.