Former No 1 set for Gleneagles

Another international tennis champ has signed up for a clashof-the-titans-style tournament in Perthshire.

Former world number one Thomas Muster is the latest name to bid for the top spot at the two-day Brodies Tennis Invitational at Gleneagles.

The Austrian, who was known as the King of Clay during his heyday, will face former UK star Tim Henman, former world number eight Mark Philippoussis and eighttime ATP World Tour doubles champion Colin Fleming, on June 22 and 23. The event is the only Scottish fixture on the ATP Champions Tour.

During the weekend, tennis fans will see the all-star line-up share the court with some of Scotland’s most promising young tennis talent. Former Fed Cup Captain Judy Murray has also confirmed her return to support the event, alongside Tennis Scotland and Scottish sports broadcaster Alison Walker as MC.

Mr Muster said: “The ATP Champions Tour gives me the opportunity to play in beautiful locations all around the world, and Gleneagles is no exception.

“I’m looking forward to playing against some top quality players, including some of the up-and-coming talent that Scotland has to offer.”

Brodies LLP and the Gleneagles Hotel will jointly host the two-day tournament, which will be raising money for Maggie’s cancer care centres and Cancer Research UK. The tour began in 1997.