Other tournaments

Wimbledon isn't the only major tennis tournament in Britain. Here's a list of some other popular tennis tournaments:

The Artois Championships

What: The premier grass court men's tennis tournament before Wimbledon.
When: 9 - 15 June 2008 
Where: The Queen's Club, London
Web:Artois Championships (www.artoischampionships.com/1/home/default.asp)

International Women's Open

What: One of the most prestigious women's tennis tournaments in Britain.
When: 14 - 21 June 2008 
Where: Devonshire Park, Eastbourne
Web:International Women's Open (eastbourne.lta.org.uk/)

Liverpool International Tennis Tournament

What: International tennis tournament played the week before Wimbledon.
When: 10 - 15 June 2008
Where: Calderstones Park, Liverpool
Web:Liverpool International Tennis Tournament (www.liverpooltennis.co.uk/)

Nottingham Open

What: One of Britain's most prestigious grass court men's international tennis tournaments.
When: 14 - 21 June 2008 
Where: City of Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham
Web:Nottingham Open (nottingham.lta.org.uk/)

BlackRock Masters Tennis (formerly Honda Challenge Tennis)

What: Tennis legends compete as part of the finale of the BlackRock Tour of Champions.
When: 2 - 7 December 2008
Where: Royal Albert Hall, London
Web:BlackRock Masters Tennis (www.theblackrockmasters.com/index.asp)
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