It replaced the Nottingham Open grass court tournament from 2009–2014.

[6] However, as part of a general reorganisation of United Kingdom professional tennis tournaments, it was instead decided to merge the event with the Nottingham Open, traditionally held during the same week.

From 2009, therefore, the Eastbourne courts have hosted a combined women's and men's event until 2014.

In 2015 and 2016 it was an only a Ladies event (with the men's competition returning to Nottingham).

[10][11] Martina Navratilova holds the record for the most singles titles with 11.