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We look forward to sharing these new frontiers with you, where you can explore even more of the world in comfort. Call 020 8780 7900 or book online at viking.com As an official partner of the LTA, Viking is the proud sponsor of the Viking Open Nottingham, Viking Classic Birmingham and Viking International Eastbourne DELIGHTED TO WELCOME I am delighted to welcome you to the 2021 LTA summer grass court tennis events - the YOU Viking Open Nottingham, Viking Classic Birmingham Viking shares the LTA’s passion for innovation and and Viking International also their commitment to making tennis accessible Eastbourne. to everyone. As part of our partnership, we are pleased to support Seniors Tennis and we will be Viking, which offers culturally enriching, offering free tennis lessons later this year to over destination-focused river, ocean and expedition 50s and Viking guests through the LTA’s network voyages, is a proud supporter of many historic and of clubs and professional coaches. beloved British institutions so we are thrilled to be an official partner of the LTA, the national governing To all the key workers joining us today, you deserve body of tennis for Great Britain which was founded special recognition - on behalf of Viking, the LTA in 1888. and all of the tennis fans here, thank you. Your hard work and dedication over the past year and a half will We are very pleased to bring people together this never be forgotten – and it’s the reason we are all summer to reconnect through our shared love able to come together at these events this summer. of tennis, a sport which is particularly close to all our hearts here in the UK. This year, more than I hope you enjoy the tournament - here’s to ever before, we are all looking forward to enjoying a summer of world class tennis and creating outdoor events together – safely and responsibly - memories with our loved ones. as well as having the opportunity to watch some of the world’s best players in action. As we all begin exploring the world once again, we hope to welcome you on board a Viking ship very soon. Wendy Atkin-Smith Managing Director, Viking UK 3 WELCOME TO EASTBOURNE Dear Tennis Fans, It gives me great pleasure Tour’s digital platforms, we hope you enjoy the to welcome you to action, entertainment and inspiration the athletes of southeast coast of England the WTA provide. It’s because of our loyal fanbase for the Eastbourne that tennis is the leading global sport for women. International, which will once again showcase the It has required tremendous hard work and world’s best tennis players. collaboration to be able to stage the Eastbourne International this year, across sponsors, local Last season presented significant challenges - to suppliers, dedicated tournament staff and tennis, the sports industry and the world as a whole volunteers, and I would like to express my - and the WTA with everyone is still navigating sincere thanks and appreciation to the team in safely through these unprecedented times. Eastbourne and the government of the United Kingdom for their ongoing commitment to Whether you are with us at Devonshire Park or women’s professional tennis. following the event remotely via broadcast or the As we reach the halfway point of the 2021 season, we remain optimistic that a return to normality in tennis and for the world is on the horizon, and I look forward to continuing the WTA story with you. Stay safe. Sincerely, Steve Simon Chairman & CEO WTA – Women’s Tennis Association 4 RAJEEV RAM & JOE SALISBURY NITTO ATP FINALS 2020 THIS IS EVERY SURFACE, EVERY SHOT EVERY EMOTION FOLLOW THE TOUR ATPTOUR.COM @ATPTour PREMIER PARTNER PLATINUM PARTNER IMAGES COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES SIMONA HALEP SIMONA PETRA KVITOVA PETRA THE RACE IS ON Only the best will compete at the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen WTATENNIS.COM/RACE KAROLINA PLISKOVA KAROLINA VIKING INTERNATIONAL EASTBOURNE 2021 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN IS THE VIKING INTERNATIONAL WHICH PLAYERS ARE COMPETING EASTBOURNE 2021? IN THE VIKING INTERNATIONAL EASTBOURNE 2021? This year there are two events being held as part of the Viking International Eastbourne – an ATP 250 Six of the world’s top ten players will headline an level tournament and a WTA 500 level tournament. exciting women’s field. Qualifying for the WTA tournament will begin on World No.4 Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus leads Saturday 19 June, with the main draw starting on the field and will be hoping to recapture the form Monday 21 June. that took her all the way to the final in 2018. Qualifying for the men’s ATP event will also begin Joining her will be three Grand Slam champions, on Saturday 19 June, with the main draw starting 2019 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin, currently on Monday 21 June. ranked No.5 and making her debut in Eastbourne. 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu from The finals for both tournaments will take place Canada, who sits at No.7 in the rankings, and 2020 on Saturday 26 June – singles and doubles will French Open champion Iga Swiatek from Poland, feature in each. World No.9, join the field. WHERE IS THE VIKING INTERNATIONAL Ukrainian Elina Svitolina at No.6 and defending EASTBOURNE 2021 BEING HELD? champion Czech Karolina Pliskova at No.10 make up a strong showing from the top ten. Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club will once again host the long-running event – which was first The excitement doesn’t end there as home fans staged in 1974. will have local star Johanna Konta to cheer on. The British No.1 has enjoyed plenty of success at Past champions on the women’s side include Devonshire Park making runs to the semi-finals in Chris Evert, Virginia Wade, Martina Navratilova both 2015 and 2016 and will be happy to be heading (who has won the event 11 times), Lindsay back to the south coast. Davenport, Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin, Caroline Teen sensation 17 year-old Coco Gauff who made Wozniacki and Marion Bartoli – among others. waves at Wimbledon in 2019 when she defeated On the men’s side, previous winners include Venus Williams en route to the round of 16 as a the likes of Andy Roddick, Feliciano Lopez and 15 year-old will also make her debut at the Viking Novak Djokovic. International Eastbourne. 7 CASTORE.COM/AMC LTA OFFICIAL LICENSED RANGE NOW AVAILABLE! Shop the full Men’s, Women’s and Kids range by visiting crewclothing.co.uk or head over to the Crew Clothing Pop-Up store. WIN THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME TO The Maldives ENTER NOW Competition closes on the 31st July 2021 . Full T&Cs apply. NOVAK DJOKOVIC ATP CUP THIS IS EVERY SURFACE, EVERY SHOT EVERY EMOTION FOLLOW THE TOUR ATPTOUR.COM @ATPTour PREMIER PARTNER PLATINUM PARTNER IMAGES COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES WTATENNIS.COM GET CLOSER TO THE WTA LIVE SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS WTA TV LIVE STREAMING FANTASY TENNIS GAME FREETICKETS FOR KEY WORKERS AT OUR EVENTS THIS SUMMER This summer we’re offering free tickets to Scott Lloyd, LTA Chief Executive, said: key workers for our summer major events – “We are delighted to be able to make these tickets in recognition of their ongoing contribution to available to key workers to thank them for their tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. incredible efforts over the past 14 months. Everyone at the LTA is very grateful for the sacrifices they have More than 1,000 tickets will be made available across made in what has been an exceptionally difficult our four major summer grass court events, all of time for the whole country and we sincerely hope which were canceled last year due to the pandemic. that they will enjoy our events. Sport isn’t the same Our events will operate at approximately 25% without spectators and, even though our events this capacity this year – a number that is subject to UK year will operate with reduced capacity crowds, government and Public Health England guidance I can’t wait to see supporters back in the stands – to ensure sporting events are socially distanced and with key workers among them.” safe for anyone attending. Chris Pollard, LTA Digital & Events Director, said: Tickets are being offered to key workers local to “Our events have always been rooted in their each event venue from the NHS, local police force local communities and we’re pleased to be able to and fire service, local transport workers and other recognise the efforts of our incredible key workers local authority workers. with this offer to enjoy free world class tennis at their local venues this summer. Even though The number of tickets made available varies they will look different, we are looking forward to depending on the seating capacity of each venue, bringing our events back this summer and it will be with for example 50 tickets available per day at a great pleasure to welcome so many of those who Cinch Championships at The Queen’s Club and 30 continue to lead our fight against the pandemic.” per day at the Eastbourne International.