The Lexus Birmingham Open (sponsored by Lexus) is a WTA 125 organized by the Women's Tennis Association, and an ATP Challenger Tour 125 men's tournament since 2025. It is held at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Held at this location since 1982, it is the successor event to Midland Counties Championships (1882-1977) a combined event that was also held at the same venue. The tournament is played on outdoor grass courts. It is seen as a warm up tournament for Wimbledon and a sister tournament to the Queen's Club Championships.

Prior to 2014, the event was part of the WTA's International series. Between 2014 and 2019, it was a premier level tournament. The 2020 competition was completely cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a WTA 250 event from 2021 until 2024.

Sponsorship of the tournament has changed through the years, with the current sponsored name being the "Lexus Birmingham Open". Previously, the event has been called the "Rothesay Classic", "Viking Classic", "Nature Valley Classic", "Aegon Birmingham Classic", the "DFS Classic", the "Dow Classic", and the "Edgbaston Cup."

Pam Shriver holds the record for the most singles titles with four (1984–1987 consecutively).

Past finals

2005 Birmingham Classic

Women's singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScoreName
2025Belgium Greet MinnenCzech Republic Linda Fruhvirtová6–2, 6–1Lexus Birmingham Open
↑ WTA 125 ↑
2024Kazakhstan Yulia PutintsevaAustralia Ajla Tomljanović6–1, 7–6(10–8)Rothesay Classic
2023Latvia Jeļena OstapenkoCzech Republic Barbora Krejčíková7–6(10–8), 6–4
2022Brazil Beatriz Haddad MaiaChina Zhang Shuai5–4, ret.
2021Tunisia Ons JabeurRussia Daria Kasatkina7–5, 6–4Viking Classic
↑ WTA 250 ↑
2020Completely Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019Australia Ashleigh BartyGermany Julia Görges6–3, 7–5Nature Valley Classic
2018Czech Republic Petra Kvitová (2)Slovakia Magdaléna Rybáriková4–6, 6–1, 6–2
2017Czech Republic Petra KvitováAustralia Ashleigh Barty4–6, 6–3, 6–2Aegon Classic
2016United States Madison KeysCzech Republic Barbora Strýcová6–3, 6–4
2015Germany Angelique KerberCzech Republic Karolína Plíšková6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–6(7–4)
2014Serbia Ana IvanovicCzech Republic Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová6–3, 6–2
↑ Premier tournament ↑
2013Slovakia Daniela HantuchováCroatia Donna Vekić7–6(7–5), 6–4
2012United States Melanie OudinSerbia Jelena Janković6–4, 6–2
2011Germany Sabine LisickiSlovakia Daniela Hantuchová6–3, 6–2
2010China Li NaRussia Maria Sharapova7–5, 6–1
2009Slovakia Magdaléna RybárikováChina Li Na6–0, 7–6(7–2)
2008Ukraine Kateryna BondarenkoBelgium Yanina Wickmayer7–6(9–7), 3–6, 7–6(7–4)DFS Classic
2007Serbia Jelena JankovićRussia Maria Sharapova4–6, 6–3, 7–5
2006Russia Vera ZvonarevaUnited States Jamea Jackson7–6(14–12), 7–6(7–5)
2005Russia Maria Sharapova (2)Serbia and Montenegro Jelena Janković6–2, 4–6, 6–1
2004Russia Maria SharapovaFrance Tatiana Golovin4–6, 6–2, 6–1
2003Bulgaria Magdalena MaleevaJapan Shinobu Asagoe6–1, 6–4
2002Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Jelena DokicRussia Anastasia Myskina6–2, 6–3
2001France Nathalie Tauziat (2)Netherlands Miriam Oremans6–3, 7–5
2000United States Lisa RaymondThailand Tamarine Tanasugarn6–2, 6–7(7–9), 6–4
1999France Julie Halard-DecugisFrance Nathalie Tauziat6–2, 3–6, 6–4
1998Cancelled after quarterfinals due to rain
1997France Nathalie TauziatIndonesia Yayuk Basuki2–6, 6–2, 6–2
1996United States Meredith McGrathFrance Nathalie Tauziat2–6, 6–4, 6–4
1995United States Zina Garrison-Jackson (2)United States Lori McNeil6–3, 6–3
1994United States Lori McNeil (2)United States Zina Garrison-Jackson6–2, 6–2
1993United States Lori McNeilUnited States Zina Garrison-Jackson6–4, 2–6, 6–3
1992Netherlands Brenda SchultzAustralia Jenny Byrne6–2, 6–2Dow Classic
1991United States Martina Navratilova (2)Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva6–4, 7–6(8–6)
1990United States Zina GarrisonCzechoslovakia Helena Suková6–4, 6–1
1989United States Martina NavratilovaUnited States Zina Garrison7–6, 6–3
1988West Germany Claudia Kohde-KilschUnited States Pam Shriver6–2, 6–1Dow Chemical Classic
1987United States Pam Shriver (4)Soviet Union Larisa Savchenko4–6, 6–2, 6–2
1986United States Pam Shriver (3)Bulgaria Manuela Maleeva6–2, 7–6Edgbaston Cup
1985United States Pam Shriver (2)United States Betsy Nagelsen6–1, 6–0
1984United States Pam ShriverUnited States Anne White7–6, 6–3
1983United States Billie Jean King (2)United States Alycia Moulton6–0, 7–5
1982United States Billie Jean KingSouth Africa Rosalyn Fairbank6–2, 6–1

Champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
United States (USA)1619822016
France (FRA)319972001
Russia (RUS)320042006
Slovakia (SVK)220092013
Serbia (SER)220072014
Germany (GER)220112015
Czech Republic (CZE)220172018
West Germany (FRG)119881988
Netherlands (NED)119921992
Yugoslavia (YUG)120022002
Bulgaria (BUL)120032003
Ukraine (UKR)120082008
China (CHN)120102010
Australia (AUS)120192019
Tunisia (TUN)120212021
Brazil (BRA)120222022
Latvia (LAT)120232023
Kazakhstan (KAZ)120242024
Belgium (BEL)120252025

Women's doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScoreName
2025Australia Destanee Aiava Spain Cristina BucșaUnited Kingdom Alicia Barnett France Elixane Lechemia6–4, 6–2Lexus Birmingham Open
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2024Chinese Taipei Hsieh Su-wei (3) Belgium Elise MertensJapan Miyu Kato China Zhang Shuai6–1, 6–3Rothesay Classic
2023Ukraine Marta Kostyuk Czech Republic Barbora KrejčíkováAustralia Storm Hunter United States Alycia Parks6–2, 7–6(9–7)
2022Ukraine Lyudmyla Kichenok Latvia Jeļena OstapenkoBelgium Elise Mertens China Zhang ShuaiWalkover
2021Czech Republic Marie Bouzková Czech Republic Lucie HradeckáTunisia Ons Jabeur Australia Ellen Perez6–4, 2–6, [10–8]Viking Classic
↑ WTA 250 ↑
2020Completely Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019Chinese Taipei Hsieh Su-wei (2) Czech Republic Barbora Strýcová (2)Germany Anna-Lena Grönefeld Netherlands Demi Schuurs6–4, 6–7(4–7), [10–8]Nature Valley Classic
2018Hungary Tímea Babos (2) France Kristina MladenovicBelgium Elise Mertens Netherlands Demi Schuurs4–6, 6–3, [10–8]
2017Australia Ashleigh Barty (2) Australia Casey Dellacqua (2)Chinese Taipei Chan Hao-ching China Zhang Shuai6–1, 2–6, [10–8]Aegon Classic
2016Czech Republic Karolína Plíšková Czech Republic Barbora StrýcováUnited States Vania King Russia Alla Kudryavtseva6–3, 7–6(7–1)
2015Spain Garbiñe Muguruza Spain Carla Suárez NavarroCzech Republic Andrea Hlaváčková Czech Republic Lucie Hradecká6–4, 6–4
2014United States Raquel Kops-Jones United States Abigail SpearsAustralia Ashleigh Barty Australia Casey Dellacqua7–6(7–1), 6–1
↑ Premier tournament ↑
2013Australia Ashleigh Barty Australia Casey DellacquaZimbabwe Cara Black New Zealand Marina Erakovic7–5, 6–4
2012Hungary Tímea Babos Chinese Taipei Hsieh Su-weiUnited States Liezel Huber United States Lisa Raymond7–5, 6–7(2–7), [10–8]
2011Belarus Olga Govortsova Russia Alla KudryavtsevaItaly Sara Errani Italy Roberta Vinci1–6, 6–1, [10–5]
2010Zimbabwe Cara Black (4) United States Lisa RaymondUnited States Liezel Huber United States Bethanie Mattek-Sands6–3, 3–2, RET
2009Zimbabwe Cara Black (3) United States Liezel Huber (2)United States Raquel Kops-Jones United States Abigail Spears6–1, 6–4
2008Zimbabwe Cara Black (2) United States Liezel HuberFrance Séverine Brémond Spain Virginia Ruano Pascual6–2, 6–1DFS Classic
2007Chinese Taipei Chan Yung-jan Chinese Taipei Chuang Chia-jungChina Sun Tiantian United States Meilen Tu7–6(7–3), 6–3
2006Serbia and Montenegro Jelena Janković China Li NaUnited States Jill Craybas South Africa Liezel Huber6–2, 6–4
2005Slovakia Daniela Hantuchová Japan Ai SugiyamaGreece Eleni Daniilidou United States Jennifer Russell6–2, 6–3
2004Russia Maria Kirilenko Russia Maria SharapovaAustralia Lisa McShea Venezuela Milagros Sequera6–2, 6–1
2003Belgium Els Callens (3) United States Meilen TuAustralia Alicia Molik United States Martina Navratilova7–5, 6–4
2002Japan Shinobu Asagoe Belgium Els Callens (2)United States Kimberly Po-Messerli France Nathalie Tauziat6–4, 6–3
2001Zimbabwe Cara Black Russia Elena LikhovtsevaUnited States Kimberly Po-Messerli France Nathalie Tauziat6–1, 6–2
2000Australia Rachel McQuillan Australia Lisa McSheaZimbabwe Cara Black Kazakhstan Irina Selyutina6–3, 7–6(7–3)
1999United States Corina Morariu Latvia Larisa Neiland (3)France Alexandra Fusai Argentina Inés Gorrochategui6–4, 6–4
1998Belgium Els Callens France Julie Halard-DecugisUnited States Lisa Raymond Australia Rennae Stubbs2–6, 6–4, 6–4
1997United States Katrina Adams Latvia Larisa Neiland (2)France Nathalie Tauziat United States Linda Wild6–2, 6–3
1996Australia Elizabeth Smylie (2) United States Linda WildUnited States Lori McNeil France Nathalie Tauziat6–3, 3–6, 6–1
1995Netherlands Manon Bollegraf Australia Rennae Stubbs (2)Australia Nicole Bradtke Australia Kristine Radford3–6, 6–4, 6–4
1994United States Zina Garrison-Jackson Latvia Larisa NeilandAustralia Catherine Barclay Australia Kerry-Anne Guse6–4, 6–4
1993United States Lori McNeil (2) United States Martina NavratilovaUnited States Pam Shriver Australia Elizabeth Smylie6–3, 6–4
1992United States Lori McNeil Australia Rennae StubbsUnited States Sandy Collins South Africa Elna Reinach5–7, 6–3, 8–6Dow Classic
1991Australia Nicole Provis Australia Elizabeth SmylieUnited States Sandy Collins South Africa Elna Reinach6–3, 6–4
1990Soviet Union Larisa Savchenko (3) Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva (3)United States Gretchen Magers South Africa Lise Gregory3–6, 6–3, 6–3
1989Soviet Union Larisa Savchenko (2) Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva (2)United States Meredith McGrath United States Pam Shriver7–5, 5–7, 6–0
1988Soviet Union Larisa Savchenko Soviet Union Natasha ZverevaSoviet Union Leila Meskhi Soviet Union Svetlana Parkhomenko6–4, 6–1
1987Cancelled due to rainDow Chemical Classic
1986United States Elise Burgin South Africa Rosalyn FairbankAustralia Elizabeth Smylie Australia Wendy Turnbull6–2, 6–4Edgbaston Cup
1985United States Terry Holladay United States Sharon Walsh-Pete (2)United States Elise Burgin United States Alycia Moulton6–4, 5–7, 6–3
1984United States Leslie Allen United States Anne WhiteUnited States Barbara Jordan Australia Elizabeth Sayers7–6, 6–3
1983United States Billie Jean King United States Sharon WalshSouth Africa Beverly Mould Australia Elizabeth Sayers6–2, 6–4
1982United Kingdom Jo Durie United Kingdom Anne HobbsUnited States Rosie Casals Australia Wendy Turnbull6–3, 6–2

Champions by country

CountryWinnerFirst titleLast title
United States (USA)2019832014
Australia (AUS)919912025
Soviet Union (URS)619881990
Czech Republic (CZE)520162023
Chinese Taipei (TPE)520072024
Russia (RUS)420012011
Zimbabwe (ZIM)420012010
Belgium (BEL)419982024
Spain (ESP)320152025
Ukraine (UKR)220222023
Great Britain (GBR)219821982
Latvia (LAT)219972022
France (FRA)219982018
Japan (JPN)220022005
Hungary (HUN)220122018
South Africa (RSA)119861986
Slovakia (SVK)120052005
China (CHN)120062006
Serbia and Montenegro (SCG)120062006
Belarus (BLR)120112011

Men's singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
2025Finland Otto VirtanenUnited States Colton Smith6–4, 6–4

Men's doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
2025Brazil Marcelo Demoliner France Sadio DoumbiaEcuador Diego Hidalgo United States Patrik Trhac6–4, 3–6, [10–5]

See also

External links

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