Let's have a look at one of the tournaments starting the WTA 2015 season next week
ASB Auckland Classic (currently sponsored by the bank ASB) is a women's tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. Held since 1986 and the WTA Tour event is an international series tournament and is played on outdoor hardcourts. It is the 30th edition of the WTA Tournament that takes place in the first week of the year, a week before another ASB Tennis Centre event, Auckland Open for men. An earlier version of the Auckland Open was held from 1976 to 1981.
In 2008, the tournament, the courts were converted into a blue plexicushion surface, replacing the green Rebound Ace. This was in line with the surface modification, which was also implemented at the Australian Open. It is therefore a good pre tournament for the Australian Open, and therefore a good choice of Caroline Wozniacki to start there.
There is usually only one top player from the top 10 attending in an international tournament, and the top 10 players can only participate in one international tournament per. half year, so Caroline can not participate in other international tournaments before July 1. An international tournament currently has $ 250,000 in prize money and a score of 280 to the winner.
In addition to prize money top players also get a so-called "appearence fee" or presence money to choose the tournament. These amounts are usually not mentioned, but a well known issue.
Besides that it can be private sponsors that provide special gifts for a top player. It may be as part of the launch of a new product, as it is in the case Caroline Wozniacki where she will be gifted with a $ 15,000 gold and diamond bracelet to play in Auckland.
The former world No. 1 is the most important player participating in the ASB Classic from 5 to 10 January. The bracelet is a collaboration between the sponsor Moet & Chandon and New Zealand master jewelers Naveya & Sloane, who launches a tennis collection. The bracelet is made from 18 carat gold and has 42 diamonds weighing a total of five carats.
Wozniacki, 24, is a great admirer of fashion and has worked with the designer Stella McCartney on her sports equipment since they made a deal in 2009. Her most famous piece of jewelry is a massive diamond engagement ring, given to her by the Irish golfer Rory McIlroy. It is estimated to be some $ 250,000 worth, McIlroy has reportedly allowed Wozniacki to keep the ring after he called off their wedding.
Last year's winner Ana Ivanovic does not participate but finalist Venus Williams, who is ranked at 18th place, participating as third seeded. Besides these two top players there are a few other names that may be interesting to follow: Sara Errani (# 14), Svetlana Kuznetsova (# 27) and Sloane Stephens (# 36).
More about the draw and schedule of play later this week. Have a Happy New Year.
ASB Auckland Classic (currently sponsored by the bank ASB) is a women's tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. Held since 1986 and the WTA Tour event is an international series tournament and is played on outdoor hardcourts. It is the 30th edition of the WTA Tournament that takes place in the first week of the year, a week before another ASB Tennis Centre event, Auckland Open for men. An earlier version of the Auckland Open was held from 1976 to 1981.
In 2008, the tournament, the courts were converted into a blue plexicushion surface, replacing the green Rebound Ace. This was in line with the surface modification, which was also implemented at the Australian Open. It is therefore a good pre tournament for the Australian Open, and therefore a good choice of Caroline Wozniacki to start there.
There is usually only one top player from the top 10 attending in an international tournament, and the top 10 players can only participate in one international tournament per. half year, so Caroline can not participate in other international tournaments before July 1. An international tournament currently has $ 250,000 in prize money and a score of 280 to the winner.
In addition to prize money top players also get a so-called "appearence fee" or presence money to choose the tournament. These amounts are usually not mentioned, but a well known issue.
Besides that it can be private sponsors that provide special gifts for a top player. It may be as part of the launch of a new product, as it is in the case Caroline Wozniacki where she will be gifted with a $ 15,000 gold and diamond bracelet to play in Auckland.
The former world No. 1 is the most important player participating in the ASB Classic from 5 to 10 January. The bracelet is a collaboration between the sponsor Moet & Chandon and New Zealand master jewelers Naveya & Sloane, who launches a tennis collection. The bracelet is made from 18 carat gold and has 42 diamonds weighing a total of five carats.
Wozniacki, 24, is a great admirer of fashion and has worked with the designer Stella McCartney on her sports equipment since they made a deal in 2009. Her most famous piece of jewelry is a massive diamond engagement ring, given to her by the Irish golfer Rory McIlroy. It is estimated to be some $ 250,000 worth, McIlroy has reportedly allowed Wozniacki to keep the ring after he called off their wedding.
Last year's winner Ana Ivanovic does not participate but finalist Venus Williams, who is ranked at 18th place, participating as third seeded. Besides these two top players there are a few other names that may be interesting to follow: Sara Errani (# 14), Svetlana Kuznetsova (# 27) and Sloane Stephens (# 36).
More about the draw and schedule of play later this week. Have a Happy New Year.
