ASB Classic 2020, Auckland, New Zealand - WTA International

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DATE: January 6 - 12, 2020
SURFACE: Hard
PRIZE MONEY: $251,750
FIELD SIZE: 32
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Julia Goerges

Seeds:

1. Serena Williams
2. Petra Martic
3. Amanda Anisimova
4. Julia Goerges
5. Caroline Wozniacki
6. Rebecca Peterson
7. Jelena Ostapenko
8. Caroline Garcia

The Tournament:

The formation of what now is known as the ASB Classic occurred when Ari Hallenberg and Global Sports saw a hole in the marketplace and asked Tennis New Zealand about creating an event in Auckland.

The first staging was held in 1985 as part of the 1986 tour and it moved to its current pre-Australian Open spot on the calendar, New Zealand's lone stop, in 1996. It was named the WTA's Tournament Of The Year/APAC in 2014. Src: WTA

About Auckland:

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Auckland boasts a cosmopolitan blend of European, Maori, Asian and Polynesian cultures, as well as a natural environment that encourages visitors to embrace the Great Outdoors.

The city is based around 2 large harbours with the centrepiece being the Sky Tower which has views of the vibrant Viaduct Harbour district lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade.

It's rugged coastline and terrain was formed from volcanic ridges of lava flows. Known as the "City of Sails" - Auckland has more boats per capita than any other city in the world. Rangitoto Island sits majestically off the coast.

Auckland is regularly listed among the top 10 of the World's most liveable cities.

Tourism Guide:



TV Coverage:

Australia - beIN
Austria - DAZN
Belarus - Belarus TV
Belgium - beIN
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia - IKO SportKlub
Bulgaria - Bulsat
Canada - TVA Sports, DAZN
Caribbean - SportsMax
China - iQIYI
Chinese Taipei - Sportcast
Czech Republic - O2 Czech Sports
Denmark - TV2
Estonia - Telia
Finland - NENT
France - beIN
Germany - DAZN
Greece - Cosmote TV
Hong Kong - Now TV
Hungary - Digisport
Italy, San Marino & Vatican City - Super Tennis
Japan - DAZN
Latin America - Sony
Latvia - Best4Sport
Malaysia & Brunei - Astro
Middle East & North Africa - beIN
Netherlands - Fox Sports
New Zealand - Spark
Norway - NENT
Poland - TVP Sport
Romania - Digisport
Russia - Match TV
Singapore - Starhub
Slovakia - Digisport
South Korea - Eclat
Switzerland - DAZN
Sweden - NENT
Thailand - Truevision
Turkey - beIN
Ukraine - Match TV, Poverkhnost
UK & Ireland - BT Sport
USA - Tennis Channel
Vietnam - Vietcontent

 

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The Draw:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena Williams,top seed,for the first time since her maternity leave,first match is against Svetlana Kuznetsova,could face Coco Gauff in the q/finals.

 

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Serena Williams,top seed,for the first time since her maternity leave,first match is against Svetlana Kuznetsova,could face Coco Gauff in the q/finals.

That's a tough first round -- worthy of a final if they're both playing their best.

 

[AnonymousFan]

Nice, Serena entered this one instead of Brisbane (because of Doubles?), she should win!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Finally back due to wild winds on Saturday lost my landline phone no,internet and TV......

Just some recent news Ostapenko has withdrawn citing 'personal reasons'

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Svetlana Kunetsova has withdrawn due to a viral illness

Serena Williams will play Camila Giorgi (Q) in round 1.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Coco Gauff d Viktoria Kuzmova 63 61 in 1st rd match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Team Careena d Hibino/Ninomiya 62 64 in their 1st rd doubles match.

 

[AnonymousFan]

Two MPs for Stosur!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Two MPs for Stosur!

Your in the wrong tournament lol! Sam won by the way

 

[kskate2]

Nice, Serena entered this one instead of Brisbane (because of Doubles?), she should win!

Not because of doubs, but because of Venus. Vee has played Auckland for many years and stated awhile back she would try to get Serena to come.

 

[Hoergren]

If you like to watch doubles - here is a link to the entire match Careena played - nice nickname by the way - bit like a showmatch with highlights - Danish commentary. Watch it before it's removed

 

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[the AntiPusher]

That's a tough first round -- worthy of a final if they're both playing their best.

I was just thinking the same thing. kutzy is a very tough first round opponent on hardcourt..I saw her just demolished the top seeds last summer in Cincy. Serena is not going to be able to play herself into match form.. however I glad she is competing early before AO begins..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I was just thinking the same thing. kutzy is a very tough first round opponent on hardcourt..I saw her just demolished the top seeds last summer in Cincy. Serena is not going to be able to play herself into match form.. however I glad she is competing early before AO begins..

Sveta withdrew yesterday with a viral illness.Serena will play Camila Giorgi (Q) in her first rd singles match

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sveta withdrew yesterday with a viral illness.Serena will play Camila Giorgi (Q) in her first rd singles match

Thanks for the update MA

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena Williams d (Q) Camilla Giorgi 63 62.Serena will play the winner of Christina McHale/Ann Li next.
McHale wins 75 62 over Lil,she will be Serena's 2nd Rd opponent.

 

[Hoergren]

 

[Hoergren]

Interesting stats