WISPA Returns to the Red Sea

The WISPA tour kicks off the Summer with a return to the spectacular setting of Egypt's Red Sea resort of Hurghada.

Cairo-based Australian Rachael Grinham, who lost out to Carol Owens in last year's final, is top seed, and will be hoping to add a 'home' title to her rapidly-growing collection. England's Rebecca Macree is seeded two, and Egyptian fans will be able to cheer on world junior champion Omneya Abdel Kawy, who is seeded three.

Qualifying in Cairo saw two Egyptians, Salma Shabana and Raneem El Weleily, and two Englishwomen, Becky Botwright and Kate Roe, reach the main draw.

The main round action takes place in Hurghada, where the temperature today was reported to be 42°C (108°F). Fortunately the matches take place from 7.30 in the evening, when it should be somewhat cooler!