The success of the Battle of the Brits tournament ran by Jamie Murray saw a second Team Tennis event formed with proceedings starting tomorrow (Monday July 27) running until 2nd August with a star studded line-up of the Best of British set to be involved at the National Tennis Centre.
Taking place after the Battle of the Brits was the Progress Tour Women's Championships which was won by Katie Boulter. Many of the top names including Johanna Konta and Heather Watson were not involved though.
They will be in the Battle of the Brits; which sees 13 players representing each side called the Union Jacks and the British Bulldogs.
It will see teams go head to head in singles, doubles and mixed doubles; with points accumulated for their team. The action will be live not only on the BBC; but also on the LTA's YouTube and Facebook page.
The Union Jacks will be captained by Judy Murray and Greg Rusedski. It is a star studded team with British No.1 Dan Evans, Women's British No.2 Heather Watson; as well as the aforementioned Katie Boulter, who is returning to some of her previous form after injury.
Also the Murray brothers will make it a real family feel teaming together under the tutelage of their mother.
The British Bulldogs also have an experienced captains line up with Fed Cup and Davis Cup captains Anne Keothavong & Leon Smith involved.
British No.1 Johanna Konta will return to action; alongside the likes of Harriet Dart and Emma Radcanu. Men's British No.2 Kyle Edmund will headline the line-up; with Cam Norrie also involved; as is Australian Open men's doubles champion Joe Salisbury.
Absences though in the teams include Jack Draper who had to pull out of the Battle of the Brits; Jay Clarke similarly; as well as James Ward but barring that, the line-up really does showcase the Best of British.
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