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.