Former British No.1, Greg Rusedski, launched the June 16 Aegon International Legends event in Brighton on Tuesday, by handing out tubs of strawberries and cream to startled passers-by to get them in the summer mood.

Rusedski will be making his return to the court this summer as he takes on Australian Mark Philippoussis in a Legends exhibition singles match at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Rusedski and Philippoussis will rekindle their competitive flame in the singles before partnering up with former World No.1 and Wimbledon Champion Lindsay Davenport and two-time Wimbledon Doubles Champion Rennae Stubbs in a mixed doubles match.

The four tennis greats will be squaring off at Devonshire Park on Father’s Day, Sunday June 16, during a packed week of action at the event, which takes place from 15-22 of June.

Both Rusedski and Philippoussis were known for booming serves during their professional careers, facing off six times during this time, including twice at Wimbledon, and finished with three wins each.

Davenport and Stubbs certainly have some fond memories of Eastbourne having both been winners of the Aegon International during their professional careers – Davenport in the 2001 singles and Stubbs in the 2010 doubles.

Rusedski said: “I’ve always enjoyed playing on grass and the Devonshire Park courts are always immaculate. The Aegon International is a fantastic event to be a part of so I’m looking forward to dusting off my racket.

“I have had some really tough battles with Mark in the past and he is a great player as are Lindsay and Rennae so I am sure it will be a fun match.

“Hopefully people will come down and cheer us on because it is a great chance to not only watch our game but to see some top quality competitive tennis in the sun.”

Tickets for the Legends match are £18 for adults and £5 for juniors – these will apply to Centre Court seats but will also give access to Court 1 and the grounds.

With the success of the Family Day in 2012, entry will once again be free to all spectators on Saturday 15 June with tickets available on a first come, first served basis on the day.

Book tickets online or call 0844 581 3015.