Caroline Wozniacki has confirmed she will return for another shot at the ASB Classic title.
Wozniacki, who carried her nation’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, has returned to her best form, and importantly, sits firmly inside the top ten in the WTA rankings at number six.
Her impressive year has included six WTA Tour final appearances, five of which were at the Premier level. The victory in Tokyo means she has now captured at least one title every year for the last ten years on the WTA Tour.
Wozniacki was eager to get back to the City of Sails for the 2018 ASB Classic.
"I really wanted to come back," she said.
"I feel like I have played really well in New Zealand, making the semi-finals and a final. I wanted to come back for the winners’ trophy next year".
"It is such a special place to play. It is one of the best stops on the tour.
"The crowds are always so supportive and full right from day one. You don’t get that in many tournaments."
Tournament director Karl Budge was always confident he would be able to secure her sought after signature.
“We have a great relationship with Caroline and we were always confident we would be able to see her return.
"We made a commitment to her last year that we would get her back and are thrilled it has come off. She has been great for us every year that she has been here, and I think she deserves another shot at the title”, said Budge.
The ASB Classic will span for two weeks; the women's tournament kicking off on January 1 to 6 2018 followed by the men’s tournament from January 8 to 13.
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