Auckland 2026 Features Rising Stars Eala, Tjen, Bejlek and Jovic
Alexandra Eala will look to start her season with another strong performance at Auckland.
The women’s draw for the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland has been released and a formidable cache of rising talent joins the event, which will be held from 5-17 January.
In addition to Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala, Indonesia’s Janice Tjen, USA’s Iva Jovic and Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic will join the field.
Additionally, 45-year-old Venus Williams has taken a wild card into the main draw.
Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro are the two highest-ranked women in the draw.
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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