After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WTA ASB Classic in Auckland has a spot in the opening week of the calendar. The WTA 250 event is the only top-tier tennis tournament played in New Zealand and will welcome some of the best players on the women’s circuit. The tournament will kick off on January 2 as players look to finetune their game in the buildup to the Australian Open. Let us take an in-depth look at all details of this tournament.
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Where will the 2023 WTA ASB Classic be Played?
The 2023 WTA ASB Classic will be played in Auckland, New Zealand, at the ASB Tennis Centre. It is primarily an outdoor hard-court event that serves as a preparatory tournament for a busy Australian summer.
The tournament was upgraded to a 250-level WTA event in 2009 and was last won by Serena Williams back in 2020. The 2023 edition will mark 100 years of tennis celebration at the ASB Tennis Arena.
What’s the WTA ASB Classic 2023 Schedule?
Main draw action of the 2023 edition of the WTA ASB Classic will commence on 2nd January and run up to 8th January. Six qualifiers will be determined by the preceding two days of the new season.
The final will be held on Saturday as is the norm for tournaments running before Grand Slam tournaments and considering that the men’s tournament in Auckland will kick off a day after with qualifying.
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Who is Playing at The 2023 WTA ASB Classic In Auckland?
The WTA ASB Classic is a 32-woman field being spearheaded by a solitary top-10 player in Coco Gauff. Surprisingly, 18-year-old Gauff is not even the youngest player in the draw.
It will be a momentous occasion for the Fruhvirtova sisters, Linda and Brenda, who are both slated to play at the event. Linda Frhuvritova, 17, has earned a direct entry into the main draw following her top-100 breakthrough. As for her fellow sister, Brenda, at the tender age of 15, will get a wild card entry.
Two more wild cards will be confirmed by the tournament organizers along with six qualifiers. Former champions Sloane Stephens and Lauren Davis will also be on the flight to New Zealand as will former Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin and Emma Raducanu who are both looking to bounce back in 2023.
The top eight seeds at the WTA ASB Classic are as follows:
- Coco Gauff
- Karolina Muchova
- Sloane Stephens
- Leylah Fernandez
- Bernarda Pera
- Xiyu Wang
- Danka Kovinic
- Madison Brengle
WTA ASB Classic 2023 Prize Money
The purse for the WTA ASB Classic is not too dissimilar from its last staging in 2020. The total prize money for the tournament is $259,303, which represents about 3% increment from three years ago.
The winner is expected to collect $43,000 and 280 ranking points, while the finalist will pocket $21,400 and 180 ranking points.
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How to Watch the 2023 WTA ASB Classic?
Viewers from New Zealand need not to worry about partaking live on the court to watch the action. They will have access to the biggest tennis event in their country on Sky NZ, which is the primary broadcaster of the ASB Classic.
Viewers from the MENA region can watch the action live on BeIN Sports, while those in Subsaharan Africa will watch it on SuperSport Tv.
Matches can also be streamed live or on-demand on WTAtv.com at a monthly subscription fee of $9.99 for the whole international audience.
You can also watch & bet on the 2023 WTA ASB Classic with bet365. Here is the process you can follow to do just that.
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Our WTA ASB Classic 2023 Predictions & Picks
Tournament odds will be updated in due course.
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How to Buy WTA ASB Classic 2023 Tickets?
Tickets are on sale on Ticketek.co.nz for both Standard and Corporate packages. Standard tickets provide access to Centre Court and all seating options, while Corporate tickets include hospitality options. More on ticketing details here.
Fans on site can also purchase a Ground Pass where they will be able to watch all the action on a big screen for just $19 whilst also, relaxing poolside and listening to music.
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