Video: Round up of the 2015 Nottingham Aegon Open
Defending Aegon Open champion Denis Istomin and last year’s semi-finalist Alexandr Dolgopolov have announced they will be playing in the 2016 tennis competition in Nottingham.
This follows Davis Cup winners Kyle Edmund, James Ward and Dan Evans also announcing that they will play in the tournament.
The male competition will take place at Nottingham Tennis Centre, Lenton from June 18-25.
Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin is returning to the site of his first ATP Tour title.
He said: “I’m looking forward to returning to Nottingham to defend my Aegon Open title.
“It’s going to be difficult though as the field is made up of world class players, including some British favourites.
“For obvious reasons, the city and tournament is special to me and this year, I’m determined to add to the happy memories I created in 2015.”
Last year’s semi-finalist Alexandr Dolgopolov is looking to go one step further at the Aegon Open this year as he prepares for Wimbledon.
The grass season is special
He said: “I’m really looking forward to getting on grass at the Nottingham Tennis Centre again to complete my preparations for Wimbledon where I hope to do well.
“The grass court season is such a short and special time of year that makes every opportunity to play and every event on grass a key part of your Grand Slam.
“Nottingham will play a big part in that.”
