The 2024 grass swing begins with the Libema Open in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and the Nottingham Open, both running from June 10 to 16. These tournaments start immediately after the French Open, providing key preparation opportunities for players ahead of Wimbledon. Below you can find the TV rights to follow these tournaments from anywhere in the world:
Players have three weeks of tournaments to prepare for Wimbledon, and many top players will use this time to gain match experience before the third Grand Slam of the year. These events provide crucial opportunities for players to adapt to grass courts and fine-tune their games in anticipation of Wimbledon. Key tournaments during this period include:
The major highlight at the Libema Open is the return of Jessica Pegula. The world No. 6 is the highest-ranked player in the tournament. Pegula has had a limited clay swing, playing only two matches and reaching the semifinals of the Charleston Open. Unfortunately, a back injury forced her to withdraw from Stuttgart, Madrid, Rome, and the French Open. Her return to the Tour is good news as she aims to regain form after two months without competition. Pegula’s presence will be closely watched as she looks to make a strong comeback and prepare for the upcoming Wimbledon Championships.
Joining Jessica Pegula at the Libema Open is the two-time defending champion Liudmila Samsonova (No. 15), who aims to become the first player to win the Dutch trophy three times. Compatriots Ekaterina Alexandrova (No. 15) and Veronika Kudermetova (No. 34), along with the experienced Belgian Elise Mertens (No. 33), will be some of her main contenders. This strong field sets the stage for an exciting tournament as these top players vie for the title and prepare for the grass-court season leading up to Wimbledon.
Notable wild cards for the Libema Open include former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka, who nearly defeated Iga Swiatek at the French Open, missing a match point that could have changed the tournament’s outcome. Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu also received an invitation; she looks to gain more match experience after a solid performance at Roland Garros, where she reached the third round despite it being her first tournament in over nine months. These additions enhance the tournament’s draw, promising high-quality matches and competitive action as players transition to the grass-court season.
Simultaneously, Nottingham will host another WTA 250 event, led by world No. 9 Ons Jabeur. This event features several local favorites, with the most anticipated appearance being that of Emma Raducanu (No. 209). Raducanu received a wild card and will return to competition after missing the French Open, having failed to qualify for Roland Garros. Her participation is eagerly awaited by the local crowd, adding extra excitement to the tournament as she looks to regain form and momentum on the grass courts.