Nick Kyrgios, Marin Čilić, Lucas Pouille and Felix Auger-Aliassime are among the first players to join this year’s star-studded line-up for the Aspall Tennis Classic, taking place at The Hurlingham Club.
This week, the up-and-coming stars of tennis are set to make their mark at this year’s Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah. Eight of the best 20-and-under players will compete in a similar format to the Nitto ATP Finals to see who can finish this year on top. Two of GATC’s previous players, João Fonseca and Luca Van Assche, are featured in that top eight.
Tennis Classic at Hurlingham 2021 - Update
We are sorry to share that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Tennis Classic at Hurlingham. The Tennis Classic is about bringing top players from around the world together for the ultimate Wimbledon warm-up. And due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding international travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, we don’t feel it’s possible to deliver the best-in-class experience our guests have come to know and expect.
We are extremely disappointed to not be returning this summer, but look forward to welcoming fans back to The Hurlingham Club in 2022.
Ticketholders have been contacted and we thank everyone for their ongoing support.
Tennis Classic at Hurlingham 2020 - Update
We regret to announce that due to global health concerns regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) and following the ATP and WTA’s suspension of the European grass court season, the Tennis Classic at Hurlingham has been cancelled. This decision was made after careful consideration, as the health and safety of everyone involved remains our top priority.
We thank you for your support and look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2021.
Spanish star Rafael Nadal is set to play at the Aspall Tennis Classic at the prestigious Hurlingham Club next week, following his Grand Slam Win at Roland Garros.
The 18-time Grand Slam winner, who has won 12 French Open titles, considered one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of professional sports, 3 US Open titles, 2 Wimbledon titles and 1 Australian Open title, will join a mix of high-profile names on Centre Court including; Kei Nishikori, Kevin Anderson, Nick Kyrgios, Marin Cilic, Lucas Pouille, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Marcos Baghdatis, as well as some of tennis’s most promising junior players including Martin Damm and Carlos Alcaraz.
Nadal, who is no stranger to The Hurlingham Club having played the prestigious event on seven occasions, will play on Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th June as he makes his final preparations for Wimbledon.
The grass court tournament will commence on Tuesday 25th June, providing tennis fans with four days of action-packed matches as the ATP Tour players get ready for The Championships.
They are joined by tennis legends Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Thomas Enqvist, Mikael Pernfors and Mansour Bahrami who will take to the court for a series of entertaining doubles matches. Considered the ultimate warm-up event to Wimbledon, The Aspall Tennis Classic combines timeless elegance and British tradition, providing guests with the opportunity to witness world-class tennis in unparalleled, intimate surroundings.
Nadal said: “I am always happy to play at The Hurlingham Club and be close to UK tennis fans. It’s a prestigious ground in one of the best settings in the UK, making it the perfect way to warm up for Wimbledon.”
Charlie Grave at IMG said: “We are looking forward to welcoming the champions and legends back at The Hurlingham Club this year, along with the rising stars of tennis. The Aspall Tennis Classic is one of the most beautiful tournaments in the country, set on the stunning 42-acre grounds of The Hurlingham Club. The tournament offers spectators the chance to watch some of the world’s best players in an intimate environment as they play in a series of singles exhibition matches ahead of Wimbledon”.
All matches will be live streamed on the Aspall Tennis Classic Facebook page here. Register at http://www.aspalltennisclassic.com/ for news and player announcements.
25TH ASPALL TENNIS CLASSIC AT HURLINGHAM CLUB
FIVE-TIME Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova is set to play the 25th edition of the Aspall Tennis Classic at the prestigious Hurlingham Club, organisers IMG have confirmed.
The world-renowned tennis star, who is one of only ten women to hold the career Grand Slam and has a string of titles under her belt, will join a host of star players due to play at the popular event, including Grigor Dimitrov, Kevin Anderson, Lucas Pouille, Richard Gasquet, Hyeon Chung, Karen Khachanov, Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Thomas Enqvist, Mikael Pernfors and Mansour Bahrami.
Considered the ultimate warm up event to Wimbledon, the Aspall Tennis Classic takes place from Tuesday, June 26 until Friday, June 29 and combines timeless elegance and British tradition, providing guests with the ultimate opportunity to witness world-class tennis in unparalleled, exquisite surroundings.
One of the sport’s biggest stars, Russia’s Maria Sharapova has competed in the WTA tour since 2001, achieving World No.1 ranking in singles on no fewer than five separate occasions. She has a further 36 singles titles and five Grand Slam titles – two at Roland Garros, and one at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open. She is also an Olympic medallist, having secured silver in the women’s singles at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.
Currently ranked at World No. 23, Sharapova has achieved a rare level of longevity in the women’s game, winning at least one singles title per active year of play from 2003 until 2017. A two-time Roland Garros champion, the 31-year-old Sharapova is also set to play Wimbledon this year. She is no stranger to Hurlingham however, having played at the prominent event in 2011 and 2013. This year she will play two matches – one on Wednesday, June 27 and one on Friday, June 29.
Also announced to play is Spanish professional tennis player Pablo Carreño Busta, who is currently ranked World No.12 in men’s singles and has an impressive track record, with singles titles at Estoril, Moscow, Winston-Salem, and doubles titles in Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Quito.
2018 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Aspall Tennis Classic at Hurlingham, which over the years has become one of the world’s most star-studded tennis exhibitions, tying together premier hospitality with a stellar player line-up. During its 25-year history some of the sport’s best players have competed at the event including Grand Slam champions Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka and Marin Čilić, as well as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Kei Nishikori.
The Aspall Tennis Classic also draws many celebrity spectators; with past attendees including Eleanor Tomlinson, Emilia Fox, Sol Campbell and Romeo Beckham.
An IMG event, the Aspall Tennis Classic at Hurlingham takes place at the height of the tennis season, during the week prior to Wimbledon. Set in the tranquil 42-acre grounds of The Hurlingham Club, it is one of the most intimate tennis events in the social calendar, showcasing both the stars of today and all-time legends playing in a series of exhibition matches as they finalise their preparations ahead of Wimbledon.
