Nottingham Open
Definition
A professional grass-court tennis tournament held annually in Nottingham, United Kingdom, currently featuring both WTA 250 and ATP Challenger events.
A venue-specific event name often associated with the transition period of grass-court tennis preparation prior to Wimbledon.
Examples
The Lexus Nottingham Open remains a classic stop on the grass circuit, proving consistently more reliable than a wildcard entry's decision to withdraw mid-tournament.
Entering the Nottingham Open is a time-honored British tradition, much like enduring the local weather while pretending the grass serves are still in their prime.
Fans attending the Nottingham Open are usually there to witness elite tennis, though some might find a nearby maternity inquiry headline more captivating than a double fault.