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We are delighted to launch the 16th edition of the Liverpool Hope University International Tennis Tournament taking place in the wonderful surroundings of the Liverpool Cricket Club 15th to 18th of June. The International has grown to become the longest running and largest tennis exhibition in Europe and since 2002 we have introduced up and coming and established WTA and ATP players combined with the ever popular Legends of Tennis.

Marcus Willis to prepare for another Wimbledon venture in Liverpool

The Brit became the story of last year's Wimbledon when he beat Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis to earn a Centre Court showdown with Roger Federer - then refused a £15,000 windfall from The Sun newspaper because he is a Liverpool FC fan.

Liverpool Hope International Tournament director Anders Borg says: "Marcus is a fantastic person and a great player in particular on grass and we very much look forward to have him in Liverpool. I am sure we will organise a trip to Anfield for him during his stay in the city."

The Liverpool Hope International tennis Tournament is in its 16th year and has grown into the longest running and largest tennis exhibition in Europe - featuring ATP and WTA players warming up for Wimbledon in addition to the ever popular legends of tennis.

Also playing in this year's International will be last year's winner, Damir Dzumhur, who has had a great year on the circuit having beaten players like Stan Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal.

Anders Borg added: "Damir is an incredibly talented player and has proven on his day he can beat anyone.”

Former Liverpool Champion Ana Bogdan leads the women's field in addition to up and coming Natalya Vikhlyantseva who is only 19 and already ranked 75 in the world. According to experts she a very exciting future ahead of her.

The legends field is led by former world number 8 Guillermo Cañas of Argentina and former Liverpool finalist Robert Kendrick of USA.

The event has collected more than 250,000 pounds towards local charities over the years.

The Liverpool Hope International tennis Tournament was established in 2002 and has over the years attracted a lot of talented players preparing for Wimbledon in Liverpool. The event has had players like Novak Djokovic, David Ferrer, Marat Safin, Caroline Wozniacki in addition to legends like John McEnroe, Goran Ivanisevic, Martina Hingis and Martina Navratilova all preferring Liverpool to other cities in the UK and Europe to get ready for the grass court season.