The ASB Classic tennis tournament has confirmed some serious star power in January, with double Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka earning a wildcard spot.
Azarenka has won 20 WTA titles, including her two Open triumphs in 2012 and 2013.
Along with Azarenka, other top-ranked players include world number three and top seed Caroline Wozniacki, Julia Goerges (14th in the world), Barbora Strycova (23rd) and Agnieszka Radwanska (28th).
Defending champion Lauren Davis will also return in 2018 - though Kiwi Marina Erakovic has yet to commit; the 29-year-old's world ranking tumbling to 197th this year after batting a number of injuries during 2017.
But tournament boss Karl Budge told The AM Show said he's keeping a slot open for Erakovic and is hopeful she will feature in the tournament.
Watch the video above for the full interview
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