Anna Kournikova has never played in Birmingham before
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Russia's Anna Kournikova will play in next month's DFS Classic grasscourt tournament in Birmingham.
It will be the first time the former Wimbledon semi-finalist has played in the event.
Kournikova's compatriot Elena Dementieva, who caused an upset when she beat
Lindsay Davenport in the final at Amelia Island last month, will be the number one seed.
"We are delighted that Anna has announced that she intends to play at the Edgbaston Priory Club for the first time this year," said DFS Classic tournament director Marjory Howie.
Monday's WTA round-up
Strasbourg Open.
The first round of the Strasbourg Open, the final warm-up event before next week's French Open, was postponed on Monday due to heavy rain.
With the clay court surfaces in eastern France drenched by
a day-long downpour, play was cancelled at around 1600 GMT and rescheduled for Tuesday.
Spanish Open.
Ninth seed Amy Frazier of the United States defeated Akiko Morigami of Japan 7-6 3-6 6-1 in the first round.
In other action, Iroda Tulyaganova of Uzbekistan beat Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4 6-2, while Barbara Schett of Austria overcame Rita Grande Italy 6-3 6-2.
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