International Tennis News

Britain's biggest international womens tennis event, the International Women's Open, is held every year at Eastbourne's Devonshire Park.  Featuring many of the world's top players, the current champion is Agnieszka Radwanska . 

 

The tournament enjoyed its best ever box office year in 2008 with record sales income.  Crowds enjoyed a glamorous Ladies Day, shopping, live music and exclusive hospitality.  Local school children also took part in new coaching initiative Tennis on the Beach.

 

The tournament returns with the men's from 13 - 20 June 2009.  Telephone 01323 412000 for more information.

 

 

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Record Box Office

Box Office figures hit a record this year with sales income up 14.5% on the 2007 all time record.

Devonshire Park Tennis

Men and Women's Tennis in Eastbourne

Justine Henin and Andy Murray could both play at Devonshire Park next year as the LTA confirm they will merge the women's and men's international grass court events from 2009.

Musgrave Museum

Museum Gripped by Tennis Fever

Keen to promote Eastbourne, local artist, George Musgrave, has hung his tennis painting in the window of his personal museum, The Musgrave Collection.