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Edgbaston Priory looks forward to a bright future with the AEGON Classic

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:03:00 GMT

It seems strange to think but after so many years of tendering, posturing and politicking, the future of elite grass court tennis in Birmingham is now shrouded in certainty.

Li Na beats Maria Sharapova in AEGON Classic final at Edgbaston

Birmingham Post — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:09:00 GMT

Top seed Li Na celebrated moving back into the world's top 10 with a straight sets victory over Maria Sharapova in the final of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham.

Sun comes out for Sharapova at Edgbaston

Birmingham Post — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Rejuvenated Maria Sharapova swapped the arid mountains of Arizona for the soggy lawns of Edgbaston Priory yesterday as the AEGON Classic made hay while the sun fizzled.

Maria Sharapova has fingers crossed Classic stays in Edgbaston

Birmingham Post — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Queen of Edgbaston Maria Sharapova has welcomed the news the AEGON Classic is set to stay in Birmingham.

Sharapova's just happy to be playing at Edgbaston

Birmingham Post — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Tennis fans watching the AEGON Classic at Edgbaston Priory Club can expect to see a different Maria Sharapova from the one that has graced the competition in previous years.

How Sharapova can help Edgbaston Priory retain pre-Wimbledon event

Birmingham Post — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

If this is to be the last Classic held in Birmingham it could not have a more fitting send-off as Maria Sharapova, the Queen of Edgbaston, is back at her pre-Wimbledon bolt-hole from where she launched an entire career.

Maria Sharapova lining up return to Edgbaston Priory for Aegon Classic

Birmingham Post — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The unloved child of the grass court season, the Aegon Classic, based at Edgbaston Priory, is set to be given a spot of TLC as Russian superstar Maria Sharapova is expected to be confirmed as the top name for next month’s event.

Dressing down for Sharapova from world No 154

Birmingham Post — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:02:00 GMT

Maria Sharapova cut a bemused and downcast figure at Wimbledon on Thursday as her entire grass court campaign ended after just two matches.

Now Jelena Jankovic pulls out of DFS Classic

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:38:00 GMT

The embattled DFS Classic in Birmingham received another setback today following the withdrawal of reigning champion Jelena Jankovic through injury.

Maria Sharapova to miss DFS Classic at Edgbaston

Birmingham Post — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:58:00 GMT

The DFS Classic has received another blow with news that Maria Sharapova will not be playing at the Edgbaston Priory Club for the first time in five years.