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Wrexham Ready

Wrexham Ready

Written by: Rose Courteen
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The ITF World Tennis tour is coming to Wrexham. It’s the biggest women’s tennis event in the UK outside of the grass court season. As well as players ranked in the top 100 in the world, the Lexus Wrexham Open will bring a festival of events and activities across the Wrexham and North Wales community. Listen in to learn all about the events, the players, and the personalities that are bringing such a prestigious event to Wrexham, giving you the chance to watch world class tennis on your doorstep.Rose Courteen
Episodes
  • January - All About Tennis Wales
    Jan 23 2026

    Join Rose at Bolton Arena where the Lexus Junior International U14's, a Tennis Europe Event, is taking place.

    To start, she chats to Sandi Procter about her role on the Committee for Tennis Europe and why she loves coming to watch the future stars of the sport in action.

    Next we discover just how much tennis will take place within Wales over the next 12 months as Rose chats to Jamie Clewer and Mark Lewis, both from Tennis Wales.

    Jamie takes us through the participation within the sport across the country and the many goals they hope to achieve this year. While Mark chats competitions and looks ahead to a busy April with Tennis Europe coming back to Wrexham.

    We also hear a few Australian Open predictions which may or may not age well so be sure to listen in!

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    41 mins
  • December - All About Christmas
    Dec 19 2025

    Listen in as Rose chats to a few players as they reflect on their 2025 season and look ahead to 2026.

    With Christmas just less than a week away we will also find out how tennis players spend Christmas. The players answer a set of quick fire Christmas questions so have a listen to discover what the Lexus Wrexham Champion 2025, Mimi Xu, bakes at Christmas!

    We also chat to Kirsty Sawyer, from Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre to hear what happens at the centre at Christmas and her new role as Operations Manager. Abigail Johnson, commentator for BBC Sport and The Tennis Channel, gives us an insight into her life as she prepares to fly to Australia and also reveals her favourite Christmas food, which may surprise you...

    Find out some incredible statistics from the week in Wrexham and how the tournament ranks among other W100s worldwide.

    Finally, we give you a little taste for what you can expect from the 2026 Lexus Wrexham Open which is happening 18th - 27th October 2026! Be sure to put it in your diaries!

    Thank you for all the support this year and Merry Christmas!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Lexus Wrexham Open 2025 Recap
    Nov 14 2025

    It's been a few weeks since the incredible Lexus Wrexham Open but we are still buzzing from it!

    Rose is joined by Tournament Director, Richard Joyner and Tournament Promoter, Dave Courteen as they recap their favourite moments and highlights from Wrexham 2025.

    They look ahead to changes and adaptations and chat through some new and exciting ideas for the 2026 Wrexham Open which has been confirmed for the 18th - 25th October.

    It's 338 days until the next tournament but don't worry, the Wrexham Ready Podcast will keep you entertained until then with monthly episodes, released every second Friday of the month.

    Keep up to date on everything happening here

    Let us know your favourite moments from the Lexus Wrexham Open 2025!

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    42 mins
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