AEGON International

A world-class event with a strong heritage, in a relaxed setting

Played in the idyllic setting of Devonshire Park in Eastbourne from 16 to 23 June, the AEGON International offers many of the world’s top singles and doubles players a final chance to prepare for Wimbledon, which starts the following week.

Last year’s tournament boasted a top-class field, with the women's draw featuring 14 of the world's top 20 players, including 2011 French Open champion Na Li and runner-up Francesca Schiavone, world number 3 Vera Zvonareva and number 5 Victoria Azarenka. Venus and Serena Williams, who have won 20 Grand Slam singles titles between them, were also awarded wild cards for the event.

However, the tournament had plenty of surprises in store and in the end the final was contested by the fifth and sixth seeds, Petra Kvitova and Marion Bartoli. Bartoli (shown here with the trophy) won in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, in very blustery conditions after the final was held over to the Monday due to rain. Kvitova went on to win Wimbledon a fortnight later.

The men's line-up included former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt alongside 11 of the world's top 50, including 2011 AEGON Championships finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and last year's champion, Michael Llodra. The final was contested by third seed Janko Tipsarevic and unseeded Italian Andreas Seppi. Seppi was a break up in the deciding third set when Tipsarevic was forced to retire, the victory giving Seppi his first tour title.

One of Britain’s top events

The AEGON International has an impressive history: as a premier women’s event, its past winners include Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin, Lindsay Davenport and Caroline Wozniacki. In 2009 Dmitry Tursunov of Russia became the first ever men’s champion, marking a new era for this popular event.

With this display of world-class talent, it’s no surprise the event attracts a big audience and ever-growing crowds. And the open venue makes for a relaxed atmosphere where fans can get close to the action. We’re delighted to sponsor this long-running event at such an exciting time.

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