The Rothesay Classic Birmingham is gearing up to be an exciting event with the addition of three new stars receiving main draw wild cards. Sloane Stephens, Harriet Dart, and Heather Watson have joined the line-up, alongside former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, for this year’s tournament.
The action kicks off with qualifying rounds this weekend at the Edgbaston Priory Club, leading up to the main draw starting on Monday, June 17th. Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion, comes to Birmingham fresh off her eighth career title win at the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole. She has a strong history in Birmingham, having reached the quarter-finals in 2014 and the semi-finals in Eastbourne.
Dart, who recently had a thrilling three-hour match against reigning champion Katie Boulter at the Rothesay Open Nottingham, is eager to make her mark in Birmingham. She made her first WTA semi-final this year at the Transylvania Open and reached the quarter-finals in Birmingham last year after defeating Jodie Burrage and world No.26 Anhelina Kalinina.
Watson, known for her strong performances on grass courts, has had career-best results during the grass court season. She reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2022 and the semi-finals in Nottingham (2023), Birmingham (2021), and Eastbourne (2014 & 2017). With her exceptional skills on grass, Watson is sure to be a contender at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham.
In addition to these talented players, the Rothesay Classic Birmingham will feature other top tennis stars battling it out on the court. Fans can catch all the action live on BBC iPlayer, digital services, and the Tennis Channel. With the tournament quickly approaching, make sure to secure your tickets for the event taking place from June 15th to 23rd. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness some of the world’s best tennis players in action at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham.