US Open champion Kim Clijsters has confirmed she will take part in this year's AEGON International tournament in Eastbourne.

Champion Caroline Wozniacki will also be present to defend the title she won last year at the traditional Wimbledon warm-up event.

World number 17 Clijsters said: "To come back last year and win at the US Open has only made me more hungry for success.

"I'm really excited about playing at Eastbourne, it's one of my favourite events.

"I won it in 2005 and can't wait to play there to come back to challenge for the title again.

"It's a really well-run tournament, in a laid-back atmosphere, providing the perfect preparation ahead of Wimbledon."

The tournament begins on June 12.