The playing fields for the first Adelaide International from 2 to 9 January 2022 have been revealed.
Inaugural Adelaide International champion and world No.1 Ash Barty has entered and will join nine out of the world’s top ten women in South Australia, including defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Former world No.1s Garbine Muguruza, Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka also join the star-studded entry list. In total, the women’s field holds 12 Grand Slam singles titles between them.
Former world No.6 and crowd-favourite Gael Monfils, world No.29 Karen Khachanov, 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic along with Australia’s John Millman will lead the men’s ATP 250 field.
“Once again, the eyes of the world will be on our great state with our $44 million transformations of Memorial Drive the centrepiece of this exciting tournament,” SA Premier Steven Marshall said.
“The calibre of players we’re able to attract is testament to the smart investment we’ve made in the venue.”
“To have players the calibre of Ash Barty and Gael Monfils heading to Adelaide is such exciting news for all tennis fans,” SA Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing Corey Wingard said.
“The venue is looking fantastic and will be event ready for January with the project fully completed later in 2022.”
“We are thrilled to announce a star-studded field for week one of the Adelaide International,” Adelaide International Tournament Director Alistair MacDonald added.
“Hosting nine out of the top ten women including world No.1 Ash Barty and defending champion Iga Swiatek is a huge coup for Adelaide.
“We are excited for everyone to join us for what is sure to be a wonderful fortnight of tennis.”
Adelaide International 2022 will take place from 2 to 9 January 2022
Ticketmaster from 12:00 noon ACDT, Friday 17 December 2021. Early bird tickets start from $9 for adults and children will be free at selected sessions.
For more information visit adelaideinternational.com.au.
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