Record numbers of tennis fans flocked to see the stars this week in Eastbourne.

Organisers of the Hastings Direct International Tennis Championship say ticket sales are up, with thousands more expected today for the semi-finals.

Despite number one seed Lindsay Davenport crashing out yesterday, the finals tomorrow look to be an exciting conclusion to a week of first-class sport, with last year's winner Chanda Rubin tipped to go through.

Spectators gave a warm welcome to legend Martina Navratilova, who played with doubles partner Alicia Molik on Wednesday night.

Tickets for the centre court final are still available.

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