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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.
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