September 16, 2008
AEGON ANNOUNCED AS THE LEAD PARTNER FOR BRITISH TENNIS
The LTA today announced that leading life assurance and pensions company AEGON is to become the first ever Lead Partner of British Tennis following the launch of the new commercial programme in early summer this year. AEGON has signed a landmark five year deal that will run from 2009 through to 2013.
June 15, 2008
Superb Nadal Captures Artois Championships Crown
Top seed Rafael Nadal continued his amazing streak by defeating Novak Djokovic to capture the first grass court title of his career at The Artois Championships.
June 15, 2008
Nestor, Zimonjic Claim Doubles Title
Daniel Nestor captured his third doubles title at The Artois Championships after teaming up with Nenad Zimonjic to defeat Brazilian duo Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa.
June 15, 2008
Cunha Claims Junior Title
Henrique Cunha became the first Brazilian to win the Junior title at The Artois Championships after a thrilling three-set victory over Britain's Marcus Willis.
June 15, 2008
Law Turns Hand to BBC Commentary
During Sunday's doubles final, Artois Championships communications manager David Law single-handedly provided ball-by-ball commentary live on BBC television.
June 14, 2008
Final Preview
Barry Newcombe looks ahead to a dream finale at The Artois Championships as top seed Rafael Nadal faces No. 2 Novak Djokovic at The Queen's Club.
June 14, 2008
Super Novak Books Final Date With Rafa
Second seed Novak Djokovic cruised through to his first grass court final after crushing former Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian 6-1, 6-0 in the semifinal on Saturday.
June 14, 2008
Rafa Roars Past Roddick To Reach First Final
Rafael Nadal ensured that there will be a new name on the famous Artois Championships trophy this year after defeating four-time champion Andy Roddick to reach his first final at The Queen’s Club.
June 13, 2008
Semifinal Preview
With the top four seeds through to the semifinals for the first time since 1990, Barry Newcombe looks ahead to what could be another historic day at The Queen's Club.
June 13, 2008
Djokovic Crushes Former Champion Hewitt
Second seed Novak Djokovic handed four-time champion Lleyton Hewitt his heaviest defeat at The Queen's Club during their quarterfinal clash on Friday.
June 13, 2008
Nadal Through to First Queen's Club Semifinal
Rafael Nadal survived a barrage of aces from Ivo Karlovic to move through to his first semifinal at The Artois Championships and set up a mouthwatering clash with four-time winner Andy Roddick.
June 13, 2008
Injured Murray Withdraws from Artois Championships
Andy Murray has withdrawn from The Artois Championships after failing to recover from the thumb injury sustained during his third round victory over Ernests Gulbis.
June 13, 2008
James Ward Honoured with Clive Bernstein Award
Britain's James Ward has been honoured with the Clive Bernstein Award at The Artois Championships as the qualifier making the biggest impact at this year's tournament.
June 12, 2008
Quarterfinal Preview
With seven of the top eight seeds through to the quarterfinals for the first time in the tournament's history, Barry Newcombe looks ahead to an action-packed line-up at The Queen's Club.
June 12, 2008
Nadal Passes Nishikori Test
Top seed Rafael Nadal dropped his first set for almost a month but survived to reach the quarterfinals of The Artois Championships for the third consecutive year.
June 12, 2008
Murray Sets Up Roddick Clash After Rollercoaster Victory
British No. 1 Andy Murray booked a quarterfinal clash with defending champion Andy Roddick after surviving various injury scares and an in-form opponent at The Artois Championships on Thursday.
June 12, 2008
Roddick Through to Quarters After Fish Injury
Defending champion Andy Roddick moved through to the quarterfinals of The Artois Championships in unfortunate circumstances after his good friend Mardy Fish was forced to retire at the end of the first set.
June 12, 2008
Tipsarevic Answers Your Questions
As Serbian star Janko Tipsarevic prepares to face good friend and countryman Novak Djokovic in the third round of The Artois Championships, he took some time out to answer your questions.
June 11, 2008
Gulbis Pumped For Murray Showdown
If Andy Murray is to make it through to the quarterfinals of The Artois Championships for the first time, he is going to have to overcome a teenager on top of his game in Ernests Gulbis.
June 11, 2008
Thursday Preview
Andy Roddick faces good friend Mardy Fish while Novak Djokovic takes on countryman Janko Tipsarevic. Barry Newcombe gives his verdict on what to expect on day four at The Artois Championships.
June 11, 2008
Fish, Roddick Ready to Continue Friendly Rivalry
Almost 10 years after living in Andy Roddick's home, Mardy Fish is entering what has become almost a second home for Roddick as the two meet in the third round for a spot in the quarterfinals of The Artois Championships.
June 11, 2008
Rafa Roars Past Bjorkman
Just three days after claiming his record fourth French Open title in Paris, Rafael Nadal made an impressive transition to grass by defeating former Wimbledon semifinalist Jonas Bjorkman at The Artois Championships.
June 11, 2008
Roddick Survives Early Scare to Overcome Ginepri
Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt both kept their hopes of a record fifth title at The Artois Championships alive after contrasting wins in the second round at The Queen's Club on Wednesday.
June 10, 2008
Wednesday Preview
Top seeds Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick all begin their 2008 Artois Championships campaigns on Wednesday. Barry Newcombe looks ahead to an exciting day ahead.
June 10, 2008
Mahut Survives Epic Battle Against Lopez
Last year's Artois Championships runner-up Nicolas Mahut was made to battle all the way by Spanish left hander Feliciano Lopez before booking his place in the second round at The Queen's Club.
June 10, 2008
Murray Handed Victory After Grosjean Injury
Andy Murray's first match on grass for nearly two years was short-lived after his opponent, Sebastien Grosjean, retired with an injury after just two games of their second round match at The Artois Championships.
June 9, 2008
Tuesday Preview
Barry Newcombe looks ahead to Day Two at The Artois Championships with Britain's Andy Murray, Dan Evans and Richard Bloomfield all taking centre stage.
June 9, 2008
Safin Ends Brave Ward's Artois Championships Debut
James Ward's brave debut at The Artois Championships came to an end after the 22-year-old from London went out in three sets against former World No. 1 Marat Safin.
June 9, 2008
Hewitt Makes Impressive Start in Quest for Fifth Title
Lleyton Hewitt began his quest for a record fifth title at The Artois Championships with a comfortable 6-4, 6-4 victory over British wild card Josh Goodall on the opening day at The Queen’s Club.
June 8, 2008
Monday Preview
Barry Newcombe looks ahead to day one at the 2008 Artois Championships with Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin and Britain's James Ward all in action
June 8, 2008
British Duo Qualify for Artois Championships
British duo James Ward and Richard Bloomfield have qualified for the main draw of the 2008 Artois Championships after coming through epic three-set matches in Sunday's final qualifying round at The Queen's Club.
June 7, 2008
Murray Faces Tough Draw At Artois Championships
Britain's Andy Murray may have to overcome defending champion Andy Roddick, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Novak Djokovic if he is to claim his first grass court title at The Queen's Club after the draw for the 2008 Artois Championships was made on Saturday.
June 7, 2008
Murray's Singles Bid Halted At Artois Championships
Jamie Murray's bid to qualify for his first ATP-level singles tournament ended at the first hurdle after the doubles specialist lost in the opening round of qualifying at the Artois Championships on Saturday.
June 5, 2008
Evans Gets Artois Chance
British teenager Dan Evans has been given a huge opportunity to test himself against the world’s best after being awarded the fifth and final wild card into The Artois Championships.
May 26, 2008
Djokovic Targets Grass Court Glory
Novak Djokovic will travel from the French Open in Paris, to London for the grass court season at the end of next week with the praise of the great Pete Sampras ringing in his ears.
May 22, 2008
Bogdanovic Awarded Chance to Make Impact at Highest Level
Britain's Alex Bogdanovic has been given an opportunity to make an impact at the highest level after receiving one of four wild cards awarded by The Artois Championships.
May 1, 2008
Nalbandian To Make Artois Debut; Mahut Returns
David Nalbandian is to make his debut at the Artois Championships, while last year's finalist Nicolas Mahut will return after adding their names to a star-studded field.
March 12, 2008
Djokovic, Nadal and Murray Headline 30th Artois Championships
Newly crowned Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, the World No.2 Rafael Nadal and Britain’s top ranked player Andy Murray will all contest the 30th Artois Championships.
March 12, 2008
Roddick and Hewitt Target Record Fifth Title
Defending champion Andy Roddick and fellow four-time winner Lleyton Hewitt will both be aiming for a record fifth title when the tournament begins in June.
March 12, 2008
The Artois Championships Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Artois Championships celebrates its 30th birthday in 2008 with a typically strong field of players and capacity crowds.
March 12, 2008
Hawk-Eye Is Back; Extra Seats Sold
World Junior No. 1 Uladzimir Ignatik captured The Junior Championship at The Queen’s Club after defeating sixth seed Gastio Elias of Portugal 7-5, 6-0.
February 15, 2008
Artois Championships Announces Two-Year Partnership With Fila UK
Italian sportswear company Fila is to be the new Official Clothing Supplier to The Artois Championships, the tournament has announced.
January 28, 2008
New Artois Family Member
An exciting new development for the Artois Family sees the launch of its newest member, Eiken Artois.
