PRIVATE healthcare providers Spire Hospital Liverpool have signed up as a sponsor for the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 2012, which will be held at Calderstones Park in June. Originally formed in 2007 from the sale of BUPA Hospitals, with the addition of 10 former-Classic hospitals in 2008, Spire’s network of hospitals now numbers 37 and covers the entire country – including one in Liverpool. This year, the tournament will be spread over six days, comprising two days for youngsters on June 19-20, followed by the four day main tournament event, which organisers hope will generate 25,000 spectators. Janine Melia, at Spire Hospital Liverpool said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament this summer.Read