Draw released for ASB Classic: Williams set to start campaign against Kuznetsova

The draw has been released for the ASB Classic in Auckland which will begin the first week of the WTA season.

The highlight of the ASB Classic draw has to be Serena Williams taking on Svetlana Kuznetsova. They will resume their rivalry with their 14th meeting, Williams leads the head to head 10-3.

Coco Gauff is also involved; she could face Jelena Ostapenko, the number seven seed in the second round if they both get through their tests.

Caroline Wozniacki will play in her penultimate tournament but could once again meet Julia Goerges; who is the defending double champion and will be aiming for a third after defeating the Dane then Bianca Andreescu in her two final wins.

Former Top 10 players Eugenie Bouchard, Daria Kasatkina and Carla Suárez Navarro are also in the draw.