Summary

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  • RESULT: Petra Kvitova (Cze) 6-7, 2-6 Beatriz Haddad Maia (Bra)

  • Abandoned: Tereza Martincova (Cze) v Camila Giorgi (Ita)

  • RESULT: Alison Riske (US) 4-6, 3-6 Katie Boulter (GB)

  • RESULT: Jelena Ostapenko (Lat) 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 Rebecca Marino (Can)

  • RESULT: Shelby Rogers (US) 3-6, 6-4, 1-6 Sorana Cirstea (Rou)

Live Reporting

  1. What is the Birmingham classic?

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    The Birmingham Classic is one of two WTA 250 events played in the UK during the month of June.

    It’s a grass court tournament used by many of the top players on the WTA tour as a warm-up event leading up to Wimbledon, at the end of the month.

    The tournament is played at the Edgbaston Priory Club, which is one of the oldest tennis clubs in England.

    With a total of 16 top 50 players scheduled to be action, the 2022 Rothesay Classic vows to be an unforgettable affair.

    And for the first time in Birmingham Classic history, the city will play host to the Birmingham Wheelchair Tennis Classic.

    An exciting new tournament brimming with British talent as the world No.3, Andy Lapthorne, leads the British charge alongside Antony Cotterilland James Shaw.

  2. How can I watch the Birmingham Classic?

    All times are BST and subject to late change

    BBC iPlayer

    The tournament will run from Monday 13 June to Sunday 19 June.

    Wednesday 14 June

    11:00-20:00: Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    Thursday 15 June

    11:00-20:00: Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    Friday 16 June

    11:00-20:00: Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    Saturday 17 June

    11:00-20:00: Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    Sunday 18 June

    11:00-20:00: Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

  3. How to get into tennis

    BBC Sport

    'Tennis saved my life'

    What to expect when I start?

    • Tennis will give you an all-round workout and help you stay fit, building your leg muscles as you run around the court.
    • You will improve your hand-eye co-ordination, build upper body muscles and increase stamina as you run around the court.
    • The British weather isn't the most reliable, but there are many options to play indoors throughout the year.
    • Tennis can be adapted for any level of ability, as well as for players with different disabilities. Wheelchair tennis can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to racquets or balls, and there are many different options for those with other disabilities to play.
    • The LTA caters for and champions wheelchair tennis, and also offers subsidised camps featuring learning disability, deaf and visually-impaired tennis.
    • Cardio tennis is a fun, sociable group-fitness class on a tennis court where you get to hit lots of balls whilst listening to music.
    • There is also Mini Tennis for children aged 3-10, with smaller courts, nets and racquets and lower-bouncing balls.
    • Pick up some useful coaching tips here.