Jacob Fearnley says withdrawing from Eastbourne because of a back problem proves to have been worthwhile after his Wimbledon performance. Both outlets report that Fearnley pulled out of the Eastbourne tournament for fitness reasons, citing the issue before the start of his grass-court preparations. After the withdrawal, he went on to win at Wimbledon against Alex Michelsen, producing a comeback victory. Fearnley frames the decision to miss Eastbourne as justified by the result, stating that his later win at Wimbledon validated the earlier call made with his back condition in mind. The coverage focuses on the link between his fitness management and his subsequent form, with no additional details about the severity of the back problem or medical guidance reported in the excerpts. Overall, the reports present a consistent account: Fearnley withdraws from Eastbourne due to a back problem, then returns to competition at Wimbledon and records a notable comeback win over Michelsen.