Apia Sydney International to feature nine of the top 10 women in January 2012 – Tennis News
Apia Sydney International is going to be the tournament that will be the biggest hit as its organizers have managed to secure the participation of top nine women tennis superstars of the world. The only exception is of one of the
most gorgeous Russian, Maria Sharapova that will feature in the Brisbane International. She is the only one that will not be returning to the arena except the other top 10 participants from 2011.
The practice platform for the first major Grand Slam tournament will be staged with nine of the top 10 superstars in Sydney next year. The tournament will take place from 8-14 January, 2012 at the most prestigious sporting arena,
Sydney Olympic Park Tennis, Australia.
Officials were extremely happy with their achievements this year as they managed to secure everyone they wanted except the Russian. Craig Watson, the tournament director, praised the organizers for their help and stated "The women's
event has again attracted the world's best and with last year's women's finalists (Clijsters and Li Na) going on to play in the Australian Open final, the Apia International Sydney is the perfect preparation for the season's first Grand Slam."
Apart from the nine prolific top 10 performers, the tournament will also feature the likes of 2011 Bali champion, Ana Ivanovic as well. The complete line-up that is announced on the official website of Apia Sydney International
tournament includes Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka, Li Na, Samantha Stosur, Vera Zvonareva, Agnieszka Radwanska, Marion Bartoli, Andrea Petkovic, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Sabine Lisicki, Julia Georges, Francesca Schiavone, Jelena Jankovic
and Ana Ivanovic.
Such a magnificent starting line-up will definitely attract millions across the globe to witness breathtaking encounters of talented women individuals on Australia’s surface. It will be a good practice grounds for all of the participants
just before the start of first Grand Slam, Australian Open that starts two days after the closing ceremony of Apia Sydney International on 14th January.
Watson further added “To have such a stunning line-up of Grand Slam champions, former world No. 1’s and fan favourites taking part in the event is a very exciting prospect.” Complete draw of women see all of the participants above
world number twenty four status, so it is definitely an achievement to have such a hi-fi squad in a single tournament.
The wildcards participants are the only one left-over to be announced by the organizers else it’s all set to kick-off the New Year with such a dazzling tournament.
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