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AEGON International day three round-up: Wednesday woe for British quartet

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:16:20 GMT

Wednesday proved to be a bad day for the British at the AEGON International as Laura Robson, Heather Watson, Elena Baltacha and Kyle Edmund all crashed out of the tournament at the second-round stage, wiping out all hopes of a home success story.

Robson swears by attacking strategy as she bows out to Wozniacki

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:47:59 GMT

Laura Robson applied plenty of pressure but just could not force her way past a formidable Caroline Wozniacki at Devonshire Park today.

Kivitova: Eastbourne can help me at Wimbledon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:52:44 GMT

Eastbourne holds a special place in the heart of world number eight Petra Kvitova, who hopes to recapture the happy memories she created here in 2011.

AEGON International day three: Robson prepares for Wozniacki test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:31:16 GMT

British No.1 Laura Robson said she will have to step up her game to another level as she takes on Caroline Wozniacki on centre court today.

Brits march on but top seed Radwanksa and defending champ Paszek crash out

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:57:33 GMT

Three Brits will feature in the second round of the AEGON International for the first time since 1991 as Laura Robson, Heather Watson and Elena Baltacha all cleared their first-round hurdles.

Konta looks to positives after early Devonshire exit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:54:41 GMT

Eastbourne’s Johanna Konta was insistent on only looking at the positives after she crashed out of her hometown AEGON International tournament in the first round.

AEGON International day two : Galaxy of tennis stars on display

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:14:12 GMT

A galaxy of tennis stars are on show on day two of the Aegon International with four British players, three Grand Slam champions, the WTA top seed and a host of rising stars in action at Devonshire Park.

Eagles long search for away points continues

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:36:00 GMT

Eastbourne Eagles are yet to record an away victory as the Panthers made home knowledge pay in the closing stages to claim all three match points, courtesy of a 53-42 victory.

Best of British makes for tough tournament

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:05:23 GMT

World number seven and last year’s AEGON International finalist Angelique Kerber is keeping a close eye on the British competitors as she aims to go that one step further and lift the 2013 trophy.

Watson back to her best

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:57:43 GMT

An impressive performance from Britain’s Heather Watson saw her progress to the second round of the AEGON International in straight sets.

Tomsett ton puts Eastbourne back on top

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:55:30 GMT

Eastbourne 259-6,

Watson, Ivanovic and Verdasco all in Monday action

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:09 GMT

Heather Watson, Ana Ivanovic, Alexandr Dolgopolov and Fernando Verdasco are set to light up Centre Court at the Aegon International on Monday June 17.

Legends to serve up a Father’s Day treat

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:01:26 GMT

Legends Day at the Aegon International will feature a quartet of tennis greats competing in a Father’s Day tussle.

Tamira walks on the wild side

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:59:20 GMT

Aegon International defending champion Tamira Paszek took a walk on the wild side at the Aegon International on Saturday, coming face to face with some furry, prickly and scaly friends from local wildlife park Drusillas.

Colwell and Laundon announced as Town management team

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:09:08 GMT

Ady Colwell and Kevin Launden were announced as the new managerial team at Eastbourne Town on Friday.

Brits will face qualifiers but tough first round draw for defending champ Paszek

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:38:25 GMT

The AEGON International ladies draw threw up some intriguing contests that, while leaving the Brits happy, present a difficult challenge for 2012 champion Tamira Paszek.

British young guns face stern USA test

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:35:15 GMT

Some of Britain’s most promising tennis players will be showcasing their talent at the Aegon International in Eastbourne next week.

Q&A with Laura Robson

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:32:25 GMT

You’ve recently become female British number 1 – how does that feel, especially with Wimbledon fast approaching?

Gilles aims to stand tall against grass court giants

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:27:23 GMT

Gilles Simon will be hoping to put truth to the saying ‘the best things come in small packages’ when he returns to Devonshire Park as the top seed in this year’s AEGON International tournament.

Champ Tamira seeks successful return to ‘home’ tournament

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:24:15 GMT

Defending AEGON International champion Tamira Paszek spoke of her excitement to revisit the site of her last WTA triumph – admitting returning to Eastbourne feels like a homecoming.