Yorkshire’s premier tennis event hits its 10th birthday next month with 25,000 people set to descend on an idyllic spa town for the week-long tournament.

The Lexus Ilkley Open at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has become one of the staple events of the British grass court season on the road to Wimbledon.

There are only four weeks to go until first balls are served for a men’s and women’s event that runs from Sunday June 7 to Sunday June 14. Wimbledon begins a little over a fortnight later.

The Lexus Ilkley Open forms part of both the WTA 125 and the ATP Challenger Tour and usually attracts fields including players preparing for Wimbledon qualifiers or those getting some grasscourt experience in ahead of the year’s third grand slam.

Marin Cilic at the Lexus Ilkley Open last year (Picture: Simon Hulme)

placeholder image — Marin Cilic at the Lexus Ilkley Open last year (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Last year, former US Open winner and Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic played at Ilkley.

With 25,000 spectators expected across the week, fans are being urged to buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Although the tennis will always be at the heart of this event, this year will see the return of the Beyond the Baseline live music concerts, the debut of a brand new hospitality suite and an even bigger selection of street food as tournament organisers attempt to creating a celebration of sport, music and the community.

Beyond the Baseline line up will showcase World-class music artists. The Lightning Seeds, Craig Charles, Marvin Humes and Ibiza in Symphony will keep the entertainment going off the court along with other special guests throughout the week.

For more information head to iltscevents.co.uk/live-music

To purchase a tennis ticket, visit tickets.lta.org.uk