Stellar line-up announced for the Aegon Classic in Birmingham

06 May 2016 09:23

Half of the world's top 30 women will play in Birmingham at the Aegon Classic this summer.

The pre-Wimbledon tournament announced the strongest field in its 35-year history, led by Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber.

Fellow top-10 players Simona Halep and Belinda Bencic have also entered along with former world number one Caroline Wozniacki, two-time grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova and French Open finalist Lucie Safarova.

World number 22 Johanna Konta will lead the British challenge, with two wild cards yet to be announced.

The tournament takes place at the Edgbaston Priory Club from June 11-19.

Source: PA