We're looking forward to a great tournament next week and there are still names being announced.
Read on for info on the latest top ranked lady to join the WTA draw and for all the latest on the other activities and entertainment planned.
You can even pop and see see the Women's Draw live on Smithy Row on Saturday - don't miss out!
Ladies draw - Pliskova added to the line-up
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has confirmed that World No. 19 Karolina Pliskova has been awarded a wild card into the main draw of the Aegon Open Nottingham, starting Saturday, 4 June.
With two days to go before qualifying for the WTA International tournament starts, Pliskova is the latest high-profile addition to an already world-class field that includes two former World No. 1 players, Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki, as well as British No. 1 Johanna Konta.
Pliskova, has won four WTA titles and helped the Czech Republic retain their Fed Cup title in 2015, climbed to a career-high ranking of seven in August last year after reaching the final of the Aegon Classic Birmingham.
JOIN TENNIS STARS, ROBIN HOOD AND THE SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM FOR AEGON OPEN DRAW
The public will have a chance to get involved in the Aegon Open by joining some of the stars of world tennis, Robin Hood and The Sheriff of Nottingham for the main draw ceremony in the heart of the city on Saturday, 4 June at 3pm.
World No. 19 Karolina Pliskova will be the player to headline the draw ceremony, hosted by none other than Robin Hood, with The Sheriff of Nottingham Councillor Jackie Morris also involved in the event taking place at Smithy Row.
The draw ceremony will see players mingle with the public as they are called upon to dip their hand into The Elena Baltacha Trophy and participate in the making of main draw of the WTA International event – one of the major pre-Wimbledon grass-court events.
Players will also pick up racquets to get involved in the Free Tennis Have a Go Day taking place at Smithy Row which is being supported by Nottingham Building Society.
Former
Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Jeremy Bates will be part of the exhibition
line-up to hit centre court in Nottingham on WTA Finals Day at the Aegon Open
on 12 June.
Australian tennis great Cash, the 1987 Wimbledon champion, will be
joined at the Nottingham Tennis Centre by former British No. 1 Anne Keothavong
and two-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion Bates for a mixed doubles
exhibition match at 12noon on what will be an action-packed day for the
culmination of the WTA International tournament.
Cash said: “The chance to play
grass-court tennis during the British summer is always special. You never tire
of the atmosphere that is generated by the public in the build up to Wimbledon.
I’ve heard great things about how the Aegon Open has been embraced in
Nottingham and for me, it is an opportunity to play at a venue where I’ve not
previously played.”
Don't miss the chance to see this great display. Grab your finals tickets now!
Great British Birthday Bash
11 June - Women's semi finals day
Grab a ticket, come and join our street party!
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’
How to buy your tickets
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.
