Rothesay Classic Birmingham 2023 Players List, Prize Money, Draw, Schedule, Tickets
Birmingham Classic also known as Rothesay Classic Birmingham or Viking Classic Birmingham is a WTA 250-level tournament. This tournament was founded in 1982 and it will be its 41st edition in 2023.
The event will be held in the outdoor grass court of Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham United Kingdom. It consists of 32 singles draw and 16 doubles. The 2023 edition will start on 19 June and the final will be played on 25 June 2023.
Rothesay Classic Birmingham Tennis Tournament
This tournament is the grass-court event of the year and is used by professionals as a preparation for the Wimbledon Open. This highly anticipated event will mark the 41st edition of the tournament and will be classified as one of the WTA 250 tournaments as part of the 2023 WTA Tour.
| Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
| Tour category | WTA 250 |
| Prize Money | $259,303 |
| Draw | 32 S, 16 D |
Birmingham Classic Rothesay 2023 Results
In singles, Jelena Ostapenko defeated top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova in the Birmingham final to win her second grass-court title on Sunday, the Latvian claimed victory 7-6 (8), 6-4. It was Ostapenko’s sixth career title and second on grass after winning at Eastbourne in 2021.
While in doubles, Barbora Krejcikova claimed the doubles title with partner Marta Kostyuk. In the final, the winning pair defeated Alycia Parks and Storm Sanders 6-2, 7-6.
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2022 Birmingham Classic Winners
In 2022, the singles champion is Beatriz Haddad Maia (BR) and she defeated Shuai Zhang (CN). In the final, B. Haddad grabs victory by (5-4). Unfortunately, Haddad Maia announced retirement too. In doubles, Ukrainian player Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvian player Jelena Ostapenko won the title against Elise Mertens of Belgium & Shuai Zhang of China.
Birmingham Classic Champions 2021
In 2021 singles champion was Ons Jabeur (TUN) and she defeated Daria Kasatkina (RUS). In the final, Ons grabs victory in straight sets (7-5, 6-4). While in doubles, Czeck Republican pair Marie Bouzkova and Lucie Hradecka won the title against singles champion Ons Jabeur (TUN) and Ellen Perez (AUS).
Birmingham Classic History and Winners
The Birmingham Classic, sponsored by Rothesay Pensions, is a women’s tennis tournament on the WTA Tour held at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Since 1982, the tournament has been played on outdoor grass courts and serves as a warm-up event for Wimbledon. It is also considered a sister tournament to the men’s Queen’s Club Championships.
The tournament has undergone various name changes, currently known as the “Rothesay Classic,” and has been previously sponsored by different companies such as Viking, Nature Valley, Aegon, DFS, Dow, and Edgbaston Cup. From 2014 to 2019, it was a premier-level tournament, but the 2020 competition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winners
The tournament has witnessed great champions, including Ash Barty, Ons Jabeur, and Petra Kvitova. Additionally, Pam Shriver has demonstrated exceptional performances by winning the titles 4 times, leaving a memorable mark on the tournament’s history.
| Year | Single’s Champions | Doubles Champions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jelena Ostapenko | Barbora Krejcikova / Marta Kostyuk |
| 2022 | Beatriz Haddad Maia | Lyudmyla Kichenok / Jelena Ostapenko |
| 2021 | Ons Jabeur (TUN) | Marie Bouzkova (CZK) / Lucie Hradecka (CZK) |
| 2019 | Ashleigh Barty( AUS) | Hsieh Su-Wei (CHI) / Barbora Strycova (CZK) |
| 2018 | Petra Kvitova (CZK) | Timea Babos (HUN) / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) |
| 2017 | Petra Kvitova (CZK) | Ashleigh Barty( AUS) / Casey Dellacqua (AUS) |
| 2016 | Madison Keys (USA) | Barbora Strycova (CZK) / Karolina Pliskova (CZK) |
Birmingham Classic 2023 Prize Money
In 2023, Prize money is increased a little bit. The total prize money of Rothesay Open 2023 will be $259,303 for which singles get $36,228 and the doubles winner will have $9,950
In 2022 total prize commitment was $251,750 from which the singles winner got $33,195 and the runner-up stands for $19,743. Whereas the doubles winner grabbed $10,800 and the runner-ups got $6,696.
| Stage | Singles Prize Money | Doubles Prize Money | WTA Points |
| Winner | $36,228 | $9,950 | 280 |
| Finals | $20,726 | $7,200 | 180 |
| Semi-finals | $11,475 | $3,950 | 110 |
| Quarter-Finals | $6,618 | $2,550 | 60 |
| 2nd Round | $3,920 | —— | 30 |
| 1st Round | $2,804 | $2,100 | 1 |
Rothesay Classic Birmingham 2023 Draw
The event will have 32 singles and 16 doubles draws that will be released as the tournament progresses. 4 qualifiers will join 28 singles main draw entries in 1st round.
Birmingham Classic 2023 Dates, Schedule
The main draw will be held across a week from 19-25 June with a qualification round set for 18 June.
The official schedule for the WTA section of the event is as follows:
| Date | Singles Matches | Doubles Matches |
| 19 June | Round 1 | —– |
| 20 June | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| 21 June | Round 2 | Round 1` |
| 22 June | Round 2 | Quarter Finals |
| 23 June | Quarter Finals | Semi-Finals |
| 24 June | Semi-Finals | Finale |
| 25 June | Finale |
Birmingham Classic 2023 Players list
2023 Rothesay Classic Birmingham Wta Entry List Including defending champion Beatriz Haddad Maia, Barbora Krejcikova, and Jeļena Ostapenko. Newly Mom Ukranian star Elina Svitolina Received a wildcard Entry.
Top Seed Players
| Seed | Player | WTA Ranking |
| 1 | Beatriz Haddad Maia (withdraw) | 10 |
| 2 | Barbora Krejčiková | 12 |
| 3 | Jeļena Ostapenko (champion) | 17 |
| 4 | Magda Linette | 21 |
| 5 | Anastasia Potapova | 22 |
| 6 | Madison Keys | 23 |
| 7 | Anhelina Kalinina | 25 |
| 8 | Bernarda Pera | 37 |
Birmingham Classic 2023 Wildcard Entry
- Elina Svitolina
- Venus Williams
- Barbora Krejčiková (PR)
Rothesay Classic Birmingham 2023 Tickets
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