World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will lead ten Top 20 players at the WTA 500 International presented by Evie. Ons Jabeur also is back in action for the first time since August.

The relief on tournament director Nicolas Lamperin's face was evident at today's draw for the women's singles.

Emma Raducanu and Amanda Anismova will open their 2025 Hologic WTA Tour seasons against two talented young Americans when the ASB Classic kicks off on Monday, Dec. 30 in Auckland, New Zealand.