Mauresmo to return to Eastbourne

Women’s world tennis number one Amelie Mauresmo has announced she will be returning to Eastbourne next month to play in the Hastings Direct International Championships as her final preparation for Wimbledon.

The 26-year-old, currently competing in the French Open, will find world number two and defending Eastbourne champion Kim Clijsters of Belgium among her opponents at Devonshire Park, which is also the venue for Great Britain’s Davis Cup clash with Israel from July 21 to 23.