Monday, June 17th:

Birmingham Classic, Day One – Uninterrupted 10:50-20:00

Birmingham Classic, Day One – Red Button 16:15-17:55

Tuesday, June 18th:

Birmingham Classic, Day Two – Uninterrupted 10:50-20:00

Birmingham Classic, Day Two – Red Button 13:10-16:30

Wednesday, June 19th:

Birmingham Classic, Day Three – Uninterrupted 10:50-20:00

Birmingham Classic, Day Three – Red Button 13:10-16:30

Thursday, June 20th:

Birmingham Classic, Day Four – Uninterrupted 10:50-20:00

Birmingham Classic, Day Four – Red Button 13:10-16:00

Friday, June 21st:

Birmingham Classic, Day Five – Uninterrupted 10:50-20:00

Birmingham Classic, Day Five – Red Button 16:15-17:55

Saturday, June 22nd:

Birmingham Classic, Day Six – Uninterrupted 10:50-20:00

Birmingham Classic, Day Six – Red Button 10:50-13:00 & 16:15-20:00

Sunday, June 23rd:

Birmingham Classic, Day Seven – Uninterrupted 13:50-19:45

Birmingham Classic, Day Seven – Red Button 13:20-19:00

There will be plenty of British interest in Birmingham with Katie Boulter competing in her sixth event at the Edgbaston Priory Club, a further six British players have entered the doubles draw including Harriet Dart, Maia Lumsden and Heather Watson.

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Following the conclusion of the Nottingham Open on Sunday the Birmingham Classic takes centre stage for the WTA Tour as the 42nd edition of the Birmingham Classic takes place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in central Birmingham.

A stellar line up of female talent feature with former world number one Caroline Wozniacki, two time Grand Slam finalist Karoline Pliskova and 17 year old Roland Garros semi-finalist Mirra Andreeva alongside last year’s winner Jelena Ostapenko.

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How do I start?

• There are over 20,000 tennis courts across the United Kingdom. Getting going is pretty easy, whether you're starting out or coming back to the game, there's a level to suit everyone, external.
• Thousands of clubs and park courts, external around the country can provide racquets and balls if you don't have your own.
• Once you're feeling confident, there is a Local Tennis League, external system to get involved with near you. There are more than 150 leagues and over 15,000 players of all levels and abilities across the UK.
• If you've been inspired by Emma LTA Youth, external is a fun entry point for kids aged 4-11, giving parents the chance to join in too, with an accredited coach.
• If you need a different introduction to tennis, external, there are some fun routes to try, including Walking Tennis, Padel, Tennis Xpress, and Pair & Play, specifically for women.

What is it?

• The aim of the game is pretty simple; hit a tennis ball over the net, making sure to keep it inside the designated lines.
• If your opponent fails to return the ball back over the net to you, you win the point. You can play with two people (one-on-one), or with four (two-on-two) on different surfaces, including grass, hard court, carpet and clay.

Is it for me?

• The simple pleasures of whacking a ball over a net are not to be underestimated. It's an addictive and fun way to get fit, with many different variations to suit people of all ages and abilities.
• As well as being extremely social, tennis is a non-impact sport which improves bone-density and flexibility of muscles and joints.

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 options to play indoors or floodlit courts, external 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, external caters for and champions wheelchair tennis, and also offers subsidised camps featuring learning-disability, deaf and visually-impaired tennis.
• There is also Mini Tennis, external for children aged 3-10, with smaller courts, nets and racquets and lower-bouncing balls.
• Tennis players need coaches, external and that's a great way to get involved with the sport.