Summary

  • Jack Draper beaten 7-5 6-3 by sixth seed Ugo Humbert

  • Frenchman Humbert will play Belgian Zizou Bergs in Saturday's final

  • Bergs beat GB's Toby Samuel 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-2

  • Tatjana Maria to face Madison Keys in women's final after both players' opponents retire during semi-finals

  1. Postpublished at 18:54 BST

    That's all from the Eastbourne Open for today.

    Come back tomorrow when you'll be able to watch live coverage of both the women's and men's finals from 12:00 BST.

    • Tatjana Maria v Madison Keys
    • Zizou Bergs v Ugo Humbert
  2. 'The best birthday gift'published at 18:52 BST

    Draper 5-7 3-6 Humbert

    France's Ugo Humbert, speaking on-court after beating Jack Draper on his birthday to reach the Eastbourne Open final: "It was the best gift I could have today. Thank you so much for my birthday wishes!

    "It's nice to see Jack back on the court. He was really impressive and I think I was a bit lucky in the second set. I'm super happy to be in the final.

    "I hate to play against a fellow lefty [left-handed player]. It's really tough. We have a good advantage.

    "Tonight I will recover and be ready tomorrow, so no big party."

  3. Postpublished at 18:50 BST

    Draper 5-7 3-6 Humbert

    It's been great to see Jack Draper back in action after a challenging period dealing with a series of injury issues, and he has managed to get valuable match action under his belt before turning his attention to Wimbledon.

    The crowd sing 'Happy Birthday' to Ugo Humbert, 28 today, and now he has a final to prepare for.

    We'll get his words next.

  4. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Humbertpublished at 18:47 BST

    Draper 5-7 3-6 Humbert

    A final miss from Jack Draper.

    Ugo Humbert will play Belgian Zizou Bergs in the Eastbourne Open final after an impressive straight-set win over the returning Briton.

    Jack Draper and Ugo Humbert shake hands at the netImage source, Getty Images
  5. Match points Humbertpublished at 18:46 BST

    Draper 5-7 3-5 Humbert*

    It's all gone a bit quiet on Centre Court at Eastbourne as Ugo Humbert closes in on victory.

    A series of big serves help him to three match points.

  6. Draper holds servepublished at 18:44 BST

    Draper 5-7 3-5 Humbert*

    Jack Draper is still hanging on in there.

    A hold from deuce, and 15-30, means this is not yet job done for Ugo Humbert.

  7. Postpublished at 18:43 BST

    *Draper 5-7 2-5 Humbert

    Jack Draper appears to be on the ropes but slams a stunning backhand past his opponent and down the line for 30-30.

    Humbert falters first in a rally but Draper can't get over the line at the first opportunity, netting for deuce.

  8. Postpublished at 18:41 BST

    *Draper 5-7 2-5 Humbert

    This match has been much closer than the current scoreline might suggest. Can Jack Draper keep himself in touch here?

    A brilliant point from Ugo Humbert leaves the Frenchman just two points from a place in the final at 15-30.

    Jack DraperImage source, Getty Images
  9. Humbert holds servepublished at 18:38 BST

    *Draper 5-7 2-5 Humbert

    A few signs of tiredness creeping in now for Jack Draper.

    He swings a forehand wide to give Ugo Humbert 30-15, and the Frenchman holds from 40-30 with an accurate first serve.

    It's a long, long way back from here for the home favourite.

  10. Humbert breakspublished at 18:34 BST

    Draper 5-7 2-4 Humbert*

    That is some return from Ugo Humbert!

    And, despite being the one under significant pressure in this set, it's the Frenchman who finds the breakthrough.

  11. Break point Humbertpublished at 18:33 BST

    *Draper 5-7 2-3 Humbert

    The crowd can sense what a big point that was as they celebrate Jack Draper edging a lengthy rally to restore parity at 15-15 on serve, just as Ugo Humbert was beginning to sense an opening.

    There's encouragement from Andy Murray as Draper sets himself to serve at 15-30, and he responds with a booming serve.

    But he's going to need another response here as Humbert reaches break point.

  12. Humbert holds servepublished at 18:29 BST

    *Draper 5-7 2-3 Humbert

    Still, Jack Draper cannot break down Ugo Humbert, despite the increasing number of opportunities now coming his way.

    Humbert holds from deuce to potentially move within three games of victory.

  13. Postpublished at 18:27 BST

    Draper 5-7 2-2 Humbert*

    More encouragement for Jack Draper, as Ugo Humbert nets to bring the Briton to deuce.

    Can he finally find a way through here?

  14. Draper holds servepublished at 18:23 BST

    Draper 5-7 2-2 Humbert*

    That's a good - and very necessary - response from Jack Draper.

    After applying pressure on Ugo Humbert's serve for nearly 14 minutes, Draper takes 90 seconds to rattle through his latest game.

  15. Humbert saves four break points to holdpublished at 18:19 BST

    *Draper 5-7 1-2 Humbert

    And it is Ugo Humbert who gets over the line, after nearly 14 minutes!

    Blimey. Both players are going to need to do plenty of refuelling after that one.

    Jack Draper sees four break point opportunities slip by but needs to dust himself down and quickly go again.

    Ugo HumbertImage source, PA Media
  16. Humbert saves fourth break pointpublished at 18:17 BST

    Draper 5-7 1-1 Humbert*

    Another one saved by Ugo Humbert.

    This is going to be really tough to take for whoever ends up losing this game.

  17. Fourth break point Draperpublished at 18:16 BST

    Draper 5-7 1-1 Humbert*

    Another excellent first serve on a high-pressure point gets Ugo Humbert out of trouble.

    But there's another roar from Jack Draper! Break point number four is coming up...

  18. Break point Draperpublished at 18:15 BST

    Draper 5-7 1-1 Humbert*

    The game stretches into a 10th minute - and reaches a sixth deuce.

    Which way will it go next?

    A wild swing from Ugo Humbert! A third break point for Jack Draper...

  19. Postpublished at 18:13 BST

    Draper 5-7 1-1 Humbert*

    Another game point for Ugo Humbert expertly shut down by Jack Draper, and this really must be beginning to frustrate the Frenchman now. A delightful drop shot keeps Draper in contention.

  20. Humbert saves second break pointpublished at 18:12 BST

    Draper 5-7 1-1 Humbert*

    A huge ace from Ugo Humbert. What a time to pull that out the bag!

    Humbert volleys in to put himself one point from safety again - but Draper makes a superb pass down the line.

    He's refusing to go away here - just as Humbert did at the conclusion of the first set.

    Ugo Humbert servesImage source, Getty Images