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Tennis: Melanie Oudin beats Jelena Jankovic in AEGON Classic final

Birmingham Post — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:49:00 GMT

American Melanie Oudin claimed her first WTA Tour title by beating Jelena Jankovic in the final of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham.

Tennis: Fed Cup captain Judy Murray pleased with British progress

Birmingham Post — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT

While they are never likely to be confused with Les Quatre Mousquetaires, the quartet of French tennis virtuosos who dominated the sport in the 1920s and whose contributions have been enshrined in every corner of Roland Garros, Judy Murray seems delighted with the four leading females in the British game.

LTA's Roger Draper seeking to raise profile of AEGON Classic

Birmingham Post — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Just three weeks after coming to the city to launch the AEGON Classic, an occasion which was hijacked by Heather Watson’s bizarre claims on an Olympic gold medal. Roger Draper was back in Birmingham on Tuesday working to address an image problem.

Edgbaston Priory looking to raise its profile in world tennis

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:11:00 GMT

Alun Thorne looks at one of Birmingham’s hidden gems which is about to make new strides onto the international stage

Sabine Lisicki sets sights on Wimbledon after Edgbaston Priory triumph

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT

In Bradenton she’s just one of many aspiring young tennis players. In Berlin they call her Boom Boom Bine and in Birmingham Sabine Lisicki is the new and arguably most popular Classic winner for a sporting generation.

Lawn Tennis Association to hold review after AEGON Classic clash

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The Lawn Tennis Association will review the structure of the grass court season after spectators at the AEGON Classic missed out on seeing top British stars because of a clash with another event also held in the Midlands.

Sabine Lisicki beats Daniela Hantuchova in AEGON Classic final at Edgbaston Priory

Birmingham Post — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Unseeded German Sabine Lisicki beat Daniela Hantuchova in the final of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham, overcoming the fourth seed 6-3 6-2.

Zheng Jie predicts China's advance in women's tennis

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:02:00 GMT

In the days since Li Na became the first Asian player to win one of tennis’ four major trophies, many commentators have claimed June 4, 2011 will go down in history as the date China’s women began to dominate the world game.

Heather Watson and Joss Rae launch Birmingham community tennis scheme

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:08:00 GMT

AEGON Classic players, Heather Watson and Joss Rae, visited young tennis players at the launch of Edgbaston Priory Club’s new community scheme, the Lordswood Community Tennis Club.

Martina Navratilova to help celebrate 30 years of Edgbaston Priory's AEGON Classic

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:58:00 GMT

Former world number one and tennis legend Martina Navratilova will lead the 30th anniversary celebrations at the AEGON Classic at Edgbaston Priory.