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a.Review of 2009

a. The flag is flying in Edgbaston.jpg

b. Sharapova talks about coming back to Edgbaston to play in the tournament.jpg

c. The ball kids line up for a team shot.jpg

d. Anne Keothavong in first round action.jpg

e. The outside courts at Edgbaston Priory Club.jpg

f. Naomi Cavaday connecting with a forehand on the run.jpg

g. A family atmosphere with people enjoying the sunshine.jpg

h. Top chef Alex Boyd treats the Edgbaston crowd to some culinary delights.jpg

i. Baltacha gets fired up as she secures a straights sets win over Stoop and a spot in the second round.jpg

j. Perfect conditions for the final in front of a big crowd.jpg

k. Black and Huber are crowned doubles champions.jpg

l. Rybarikova poses for a pic with her trophy.jpg

b. Saturday 6th June

a. A wet day at Edgbaston forced qualifying to be postponed until Sunday.jpg

b. The draw is made to decide who will meet who in the first round.jpg

c. Maria Sharapova addresses the media.jpg

d. Sharapova talks about coming back to Edgbaston and her injury problems.jpg

e. The flag is flying in Edgbaston.jpg

f. Rain keeps the grass courts closed on Saturday.jpg

g. The covers are kept firmly on Centre Court.jpg

h. Empty seats await the sun.jpg

c. Sunday 7th June

a. Another wet day as the court coverers get to work.jpg

b. Its much easier sat on a machine.jpg

c. It actually looks quite good fun.jpg

d. I am not sure the appropriate footwear is being worn.jpg

e. The flag is flying on a breezy day.jpg

f. The first sign of a net on the grass.jpg

g. The back of Centre Court.jpg

h. Qualifying gets under way indoors.jpg

d. Monday 8th June

a. Fans flock in to Day 1 of the AEGON Classic.jpg

b. The Highland Spring Hot Shots Tour attracts a crowd.jpg

c. The kids get chance to pick up a racket and have a go.jpg

d. Spectators watch over the practise courts.jpg

e. Naomi Cavaday connecting with a forehand on the run.jpg

f. Cavaday talks to the crowd after her first round victory.jpg

g. Naomi Broady came through the final round of qualies to book a place in the main draw.jpg

h. Georgie Stoop on balance during her first round match with Elena Baltacha.jpg

i. Baltacha gets fired up as she secures a straights sets win over Stoop and a spot in the second round.jpg

j. Back in familiar surroundings - Maria Sharapova wins her opening match in straight sets.jpg

k. Katie OBrien stays low for a backhand slice.jpg

l. Mel South overcomes OBrien in a third set tie-break to reach the second round.jpg

e. Tuesday 9th June

a. The ball kids enter the court in single file.jpg

b. Anne Keothavong prepares to return serve against Sofia Arvidsson.jpg

c. Keothavong defeats Arvidsson to book her place in the second round.jpg

d. Keothavong speaks to the press after her victory.jpg

e. Sania Mirza wins her first round match to set up a second round clash with the British No.1.jpg

f. Elena Baltacha visits the Highland Spring Hot Shots Tour.jpg

g. The players get out on the practise courts.jpg

h. Naomi Broady connects with a forehand on her way to winning the first set against Alla Kudryavtseva.jpg

i. The ball kids and officials watch on.jpg

j. Broady on the run as the match enters a third set.jpg

k. The rain begins to fall on Tuesday evening.jpg

l. The covers are on and play is abandoned for the day.jpg

f. Wednesday 10th June

a. Naomi Cavaday serves during her second round match.jpg

b. Cavaday progresses with a hard fought victory over Tamarine Tanasugarn.jpg

c. Ekaterina Makarova fires down a big serve against Stefanie Voegele.jpg

d. Voegele comes out on top to set up a third round clash with Cavaday.jpg

e. Drizzle begins to fall in Edgbaston.jpg

f. The outside courts at Edgbaston Priory Club.jpg

g. Aleksandra Wozniak during her second round win.jpg

h. Anne Keothavong prepares for a backhand.jpg

i. Sania Mirza beats Keothavong to reach the last 16.jpg

j. Maria Sharapova races into a lead against Alexa Glatch.jpg

k. Sharapova exits the court as the rain gets heavier - she was one game short of winning.jpg

l. An AEGON umbrella provides shelter for a steward.jpg

g. Thursday 11th June

a. The ball kids line up for a team shot.jpg

b. Mel South lines up a forehand during her second round exit.jpg

c. Maria Sharapova books her place in the quarter final.jpg

d. Elena Baltacha lost her second round match in a third set tie-break.jpg

e. Magdalena Rybarikova connects with a topspin forehand.jpg

f. Top seed Jie Zheng is knocked out by Rybarikova.jpg

g. Na Li is poised to hit a forehand during her third round win.jpg

h. The ball kids watch on.jpg

i. Stefanie Voegele celebrates beating Naomi Cavaday to reach the last eight.jpg

j. Top chef Alex Boyd treats the Edgbaston crowd to some culinary delights.jpg

k. Anne Keothavong fires down a serve with Sarah Borwell at the net.jpg

l. Keothavong and Borwell bow out in the opening round.jpg

h. Friday 12th June

a. Sania Mirza in action against Melinda Czink.jpg

b. Czink talks to the trainer.jpg

c. Mirza takes a breather on her way to beating Czink.jpg

d. Urszula Radwanska takes on Magdalena Rybarikova.jpg

e. Rybarikova wins to set up a semi-final clash with Mirza.jpg

f. Maria Sharapova prepares to return serve.jpg

g. Sharapova struggles against Yanina Wickmayer.jpg

h. A ball boy offers a ball.jpg

i. Sharapova signs autographs after winning in three sets.jpg

j. AEGON FutureStars take to the court in between matches.jpg

k. Stefanie Voegele retrieves a backhand from Na Li.jpg

l. Li wins in straight sets and now faces Sharapova in the last four.jpg

i. Saturday 13th June

a. Crowds gather for semi-finals day.jpg

b. A family atmosphere with people enjoying the sunshine.jpg

c. A full house to watch the tennis.jpg

d. Athleticism being shown in the doubles.jpg

e. Maria Sharapova reaches for a return.jpg

f. A big serve from Sharapova.jpg

g. Na Li chases down a deep ball.jpg

h. Li celebrates a great win over Sharapova to reach the final.jpg

i. Sania Mirza hits a backhand during her semi-final.jpg

j. Magdalena Rybarikova works hard around the court to hit a backhand.jpg

k. Mirza keeps out of the sun.jpg

l. Rybarikova beat Mirza to reach the final on Sunday.jpg

j. Sunday 14th June

a. Cara Black and Liezel Huber face Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears in the doubles final.jpg

b. Black and Huber are crowned doubles champions.jpg

c. Magdalena Rybarikova and Na Li before the singles final.jpg

d. Li poised to hit a return.jpg

e. Perfect conditions for the final in front of a big crowd.jpg

f. Rybarikova hitting a slice backhand.jpg

g. Li with a powerful double handed backhand.jpg

h. Li almost questioning in the manner that she hit her shot.jpg

i. Rybarikova at the baseline during a long rally.jpg

j. The moment of victory - Rybarikova beats Li in the final.jpg

k. Rybarikova kisses the trophy after winning her first career title.jpg

l. Rybarikova poses for a pic with her trophy.jpg

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l. Rybarikova poses for a pic with her trophy.jpg

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