World number four Petra Kvitova will prepare for the defence of her Wimbledon title by playing at the Aegon International Eastbourne this summer.
The two-time SW19 champion reached the quarter-finals last year, before she was forced to withdraw with a hamstring injury.
"I'm really excited to be returning to the Aegon International Eastbourne this summer. It is a special tournament for me and one I always enjoy playing," the 25-year-old told the LTA's official website.
"The crowds there really know their tennis and the intimate site is a great place for the fans to get close to the action. From the first round, every match is tough which makes it the perfect warm-up event in the week before Wimbledon."
The competition finishes two weeks before Wimbledon gets underway.
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Liam Apicella
Liam Apicella
