The organisers of the Eastbourne International say the quality of its tennis on show will be just as high as previous years, despite a downgrading of its status.
The downgrade means the women’s event at Devonshire Park will face greater limitations on who can enter, including the number of top-ranked players.
But top British players appearing in Sussex include Emma Radacanu, Jodie Burrage, and Brighton’s Sonay Kartal.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova is top seed in the women’s draw, while Dan Evans – who has been ranked as high as number 21 in the world – is appearing in the men’s event.