Birmingham Classic (tennis)

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Rothesay Classic
WTA Tour
Founded1982
Editions42 (2024)
Location Birmingham
United Kingdom
Venue Edgbaston Priory Club
Category WTA 250
Surface Grass – outdoors
Draw32S / 24Q / 16D
Prize money US$267,082 (2024)
Website lta.org.uk
Current champions (2024)
Singles Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Yulia Putintseva
Doubles Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Hsieh Su-wei
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Elise Mertens

The Birmingham Classic (currently sponsored by Rothesay Pensions) is a 250-level women's tennis tournament on the WTA Tour held at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Held at this location since 1982, the tournament is played on outdoor grass courts. It is seen as a warm up tournament for Wimbledon and a sister tournament to the men's Queen's Club Championships. Prior to 2014, the event was part of the WTA's International series. Between 2014 and 2019, it was a premier level tournament. The 2020 competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sponsorship of the tournament has changed through the years, with the current sponsored name being the "Rothesay Classic". Previously, the event has been called the "Viking Classic", "Nature Valley Classic", "Aegon Birmingham Classic", the "DFS Classic", the "Dow Classic", and the "Edgbaston Cup."

Pam Shriver holds the record for the most singles titles with four (1984–1987 consecutively).

Past finals

2005 Birmingham Classic DFS classic.jpg
2005 Birmingham Classic

Singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScoreName
2024 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Yulia Putintseva Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ajla Tomljanović 6–1, 7–6(10–8)Rothesay Classic
2023 Flag of Latvia.svg Jeļena Ostapenko Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Krejčíková 7–6(10–8), 6–4
2022 Flag of Brazil.svg Beatriz Haddad Maia Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Shuai 5–4, ret.
2021 Flag of Tunisia.svg Ons Jabeur Flag of Russia.svg Daria Kasatkina 7–5, 6–4Viking Classic
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ashleigh Barty Flag of Germany.svg Julia Görges 6–3, 7–5Nature Valley Classic
2018 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Kvitová (2) Flag of Slovakia.svg Magdaléna Rybáriková 4–6, 6–1, 6–2
2017 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Kvitová Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ashleigh Barty 4–6, 6–3, 6–2Aegon Classic
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Keys Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Strýcová 6–3, 6–4
2015 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–6(7–4)
2014 Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová 6–3, 6–2
   Premier tournament   
2013 Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová Flag of Croatia.svg Donna Vekić 7–6(7–5), 6–4
2012 Flag of the United States.svg Melanie Oudin Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković 6–4, 6–2
2011 Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Lisicki Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová 6–3, 6–2
2010 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 7–5, 6–1
2009 Flag of Slovakia.svg Magdaléna Rybáriková Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na 6–0, 7–6(7–2)
2008 Flag of Ukraine.svg Kateryna Bondarenko Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Yanina Wickmayer 7–6(9–7), 3–6, 7–6(7–4)DFS Classic
2007 Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 4–6, 6–3, 7–5
2006 Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva Flag of the United States.svg Jamea Jackson 7–6(14–12), 7–6(7–5)
2005 Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova (2) Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Janković 6–2, 4–6, 6–1
2004 Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin 4–6, 6–2, 6–1
2003 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva Flag of Japan.svg Shinobu Asagoe 6–1, 6–4
2002 Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (1992-2006).svg Jelena Dokic Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina 6–2, 6–3
2001 Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat (2) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans 6–3, 7–5
2000 Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn 6–2, 6–7(7–9), 6–4
1999 Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat 6–2, 3–6, 6–4
1998 Cancelled after quarterfinals due to rain
1997 Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki 2–6, 6–2, 6–2
1996 Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
1995 Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson (2) Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil 6–3, 6–3
1994 Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil (2) Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson 6–2, 6–2
1993 Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson 6–4, 2–6, 6–3
1992 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jenny Byrne 6–2, 6–2Dow Classic
1991 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (2) Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva 6–4, 7–6(8–6)
1990 Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková 6–4, 6–1
1989 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison 7–6, 6–3
1988 Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver 6–2, 6–1Dow Chemical Classic
1987 Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver (4) Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
1986 Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver (3) Flag of Bulgaria.svg Manuela Maleeva 6–2, 7–6Edgbaston Cup
1985 Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver (2) Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen 6–1, 6–0
1984 Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of the United States.svg Anne White 7–6, 6–3
1983 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King (2) Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton 6–0, 7–5
1982 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank 6–2, 6–1

Champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
Flag of the United States.svg  United States  (USA)1619822016
Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)319972001
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia  (RUS)320042006
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia  (SVK)220092013
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia  (SER)220072014
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany  (GER)220112015
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic  (CZE)220172018
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany  (FRG)119881988
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands  (NED)119921992
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Yugoslavia (YUG)120022002
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria  (BUL)120032003
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine  (UKR)120082008
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China  (CHN)120102010
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia  (AUS)120192019
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia  (TUN)120212021
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil  (BRA)120222022
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia  (LAT)120232023
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan  (KAZ)120242024

Doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScoreName
2024 Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Hsieh Su-wei (3)
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Elise Mertens
Flag of Japan.svg Miyu Kato
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Shuai
6–1, 6–3
2023 Flag of Ukraine.svg Marta Kostyuk
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Krejčíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Storm Hunter
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Parks
6–2, 7–6(9–7)Rothesay Classic
2022 Flag of Ukraine.svg Lyudmyla Kichenok
Flag of Latvia.svg Jeļena Ostapenko
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Elise Mertens
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Shuai
Walkover
2021 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Bouzková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Hradecká
Flag of Tunisia.svg Ons Jabeur
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ellen Perez
6–4, 2–6, [10–8]Viking Classic
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Hsieh Su-wei (2)
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Strýcová (2)
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Demi Schuurs
6–4, 6–7(4–7), [10–8]Nature Valley Classic
2018 Flag of Hungary.svg Tímea Babos (2)
Flag of France.svg Kristina Mladenovic
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Elise Mertens
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Demi Schuurs
4–6, 6–3, [10–8]
2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ashleigh Barty (2)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Casey Dellacqua (2)
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chan Hao-ching
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Shuai
6–1, 2–6, [10–8]Aegon Classic
2016 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Strýcová
Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
Flag of Russia.svg Alla Kudryavtseva
6–3, 7–6(7–1)
2015 Flag of Spain.svg Garbiñe Muguruza
Flag of Spain.svg Carla Suárez Navarro
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Andrea Hlaváčková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Hradecká
6–4, 6–4
2014 Flag of the United States.svg Raquel Kops-Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Abigail Spears
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ashleigh Barty
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Casey Dellacqua
7–6(7–1), 6–1
   Premier tournament   
2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ashleigh Barty
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Casey Dellacqua
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of New Zealand.svg Marina Erakovic
7–5, 6–4
2012 Flag of Hungary.svg Tímea Babos
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Hsieh Su-wei
Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
7–5, 6–7(2–7), [10–8]
2011 Flag of Belarus.svg Olga Govortsova
Flag of Russia.svg Alla Kudryavtseva
Flag of Italy.svg Sara Errani
Flag of Italy.svg Roberta Vinci
1–6, 6–1, [10–5]
2010 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black (4)
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Bethanie Mattek-Sands
6–3, 3–2, RET
2009 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black (3)
Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Raquel Kops-Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Abigail Spears
6–1, 6–4
2008 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
6–2, 6–1DFS Classic
2007 Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chan Yung-jan
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chuang Chia-jung
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Tiantian
Flag of the United States.svg Meilen Tu
7–6(7–3), 6–3
2006 Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Janković
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
6–2, 6–4
2005 Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
6–2, 6–3
2004 Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lisa McShea
Flag of Venezuela.svg Milagros Sequera
6–2, 6–1
2003 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens (3)
Flag of the United States.svg Meilen Tu
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alicia Molik
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–5, 6–4
2002 Flag of Japan.svg Shinobu Asagoe
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po-Messerli
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–4, 6–3
2001 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po-Messerli
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–1, 6–2
2000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachel McQuillan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lisa McShea
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Irina Selyutina
6–3, 7–6(7–3)
1999 Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland (3)
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
6–4, 6–4
1998 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
1997 Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland (2)
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Wild
6–2, 6–3
1996 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Wild
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–3, 3–6, 6–1
1995 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs (2)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Bradtke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Radford
3–6, 6–4, 6–4
1994 Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Catherine Barclay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry-Anne Guse
6–4, 6–4
1993 Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
6–3, 6–4
1992 Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
5–7, 6–3, 8–6Dow Classic
1991 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
6–3, 6–4
1990 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko (3)
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva (3)
Flag of the United States.svg Gretchen Magers
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Lise Gregory
3–6, 6–3, 6–3
1989 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko (2)
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–5, 5–7, 6–0
1988 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Leila Meskhi
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Svetlana Parkhomenko
6–4, 6–1
1987Cancelled due to rainDow Chemical Classic
1986 Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 6–4Edgbaston Cup
1985 Flag of the United States.svg Terry Holladay
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh-Pete (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton
6–4, 5–7, 6–3
1984 Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Anne White
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Sayers
7–6, 6–3
1983 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Beverly Mould
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Sayers
6–2, 6–4
1982 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 6–2

Champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
Flag of the United States.svg  United States  (USA)2019832014
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia  (AUS)819912017
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union  (URS)619881990
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic  (CZE)520162023
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei  (TPE)520072024
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia  (RUS)420012011
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe  (ZIM)420012010
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium  (BEL)419982024
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine  (UKR)220222023
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain  (GBR)219821982
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia  (LAT)219972022
Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)219982018
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan  (JPN)220022005
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary  (HUN)220122018
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain  (SPA)220152015
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa  (RSA)119861986
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia  (SVK)120052005
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China  (CHN)120062006
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Serbia and Montenegro  (SCG)120062006
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus  (BLR)120112011

See also

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