We're on the countdown to the Nottingham Aegon Open events.
This bulletin includes:
Men's Draw info
How to get tickets
Women's Draw info
Ladies Day - 9 June
Great British Birthday Bash 11 June
Free tennis have a go days
Tennis Tuesdays
Looking forward to seeing you in Nottingham!
Men's Draw
Great news! Denis Istomin will return to Nottingham to defend his Aegon Open (ATP) title in June
He will join a field that also includes last year’s semi-finalist Alexandr Dolgopolov
World No. 19 Kevin Anderson also play. He was runner up to Andy Murray in the final of last year’s Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club.
He will be joined at Nottingham Tennis Centre by Jiří Veselý — the only player to beat World No.1 Novak Djokovic so far in 2016.
Some other great players coming to the city include:
Uruguay’s world No. 25 Pablo Cuevas - one of five players to win two ATP World Tour titles this year
Aegon Nottingham Challenge champions Steve Johnson and Dudi Sela as well as Aegon Trophy winners Gilles Müller and Benjamin Becker will also play.
Fan’s favourite and 2015 Aegon Open semi-finalist Marcos Baghdatis is coming back to Nottingham for the pre-Wimbledon grass court tennis tournament in June.
He will be joined in the main draw by hard-hitting Spaniard and former World No. 7 Fernando Verdasco, and last year’s finalist Sam Querrey.
Nottingham Tennis Centreis the perfect setting to enjoy a fantastic summer’s day of spell-binding sport.
You can buy your tickets online by visiting the tournament website or you can book by telephone on the following numbers: 0844 5814994* (WTA) 0844 5814996* (ATP)
*Calls cost 7p per minute from a BT landline. Other networks may vary and calls from mobiles may be considerably more. Lines are open 7 days a week 8am until 10pm.
Ladies draw
The city looks forward to welcoming British Number 1 - Johanna Konta and defending champion Ana Konjuh
This week, it was announced that Laura Robson will be playing on a wild-card along with the other British stars - Heather Watson and Natalie Broady.
The draw also includes: Victoria Azarenka, Madison Keys and Caroline Wozniacki. Keep an eye on the latest women's draw news at the Aegon Open website
Ladies Day – Thursday 9 June
Dress to impress for Ladies
Day at the Aegon Open Nottingham on Thursday 9 June
Fashion on the
Court’ featuring House of Fraser favourites such as Linea, Biba and Therapy
WIN! Fantastic prizes from
Phase 8, Pandora and East Midlands Trains for the lucky winners of the best hat
and best dressed awards. There are also great prizes in the Rainbows Charity
raffle
Watch the tennis stars in
action in Round 2 of the WTA International event and cheer on your favourite players
Retail Pop-Ups offering all
your summer essentials from clothing to swimwear and luggage
Beauty experts on hand to
showcase their brands and offer masterclass advice
Miss-Hits Festival with Judy
Murray, giving young girls their first taste of tennis
Les Mills fitness showcase of
Body Attack and Body Balance
A fabulous day of top class women’s tennis is the
backdrop for a celebration the Queen’s 90th birthday and all things
British.
Come to enjoy the fun with the party
atmosphere as your cherry on the top of a great day!
The
Aegon Open Ladies Semi Finals day on Saturday 11 June will be a
fabulous themed day – serving up lots of activities and fun.
Baking
demonstration - Frances Quinn from the Great British Bake Off will make tennis-themed
cup cakes
Meet the 'Queen'
and grab a selfie
Make your own
crown - craft activity for kids
Davis Cup trophy
will be on site for people to see and snap
Live music
The first
500 people through the gate will get free ‘birthday tea’
Free tennis have a go days
Your chance to come and enjoy tennis in the city
as we build up to the two international tournaments being held at
Nottingham Tennis Centre.
Join the LTA and Nottingham Building
Society and come and take part in all kinds of tennis for free. Equipment
is provided and all abilities are invited to come and get involved.
There will be mini courts, inflatables, as well as chances to measure your serve and your accuracy...
There will also be chances to find out about local tennis clubs and playing opportunities nearby - come along and visit! There are three chances to enjoy the fun.
