Australian Open 2024 Women's Special Ranking confirmed registration status: - Jennifer Brady 🇺🇸 SR14 - Angelique Kerber 🇩🇪 SR31 - Ajla Tomjanovic 🇦🇺 SR33 - Naomi Osaka 🇯🇵 SR46 - Amanda Anisimova 🇺🇸 SR61 - Katy McNally 🇺🇸 SR71 - Aleksandra Krunic 🇷🇸 SR99 - Hsieh Su-wei 🇹🇼SR106
Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, Amanda Anisimova among players signed up with Special Ranking for 2024 Australian Open
WTAThursday, 30 November 2023 at 20:30
The
confirmation has been made regarding the tennis players who will have Special
Ranking registration status for the 2024 Australian Open, including former
champions Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber.
The first
Grand Slam of the year will witness the return of significant tennis players
who have been absent from the courts in the past year, primarily due to serious
injuries, allowing them to opt for a Special Protected Ranking when closing the
entry list.
Arguably
the most anticipated comeback is that of 2-times Australian Open champion Naomi
Osaka, who claimed the title in 2019 and 2021. The Japanese player last
competed in September 2022 at the Tokyo Open and subsequently announced the
arrival of her first child a few months later, leading to her absence due to
pregnancy. However, the former world No. 1 has been working to make a return to
the highest level.
Another
former champion and former world No. 1 who will be present is Angelique Kerber.
The 35-year-old tennis player won the title in 2016 and has been away for a
year due to pregnancy, welcoming her first child in early 2023. Despite her
age, Kerber is eager to return to the WTA Tour without contemplating
retirement.
The 2021
Aussie Open finalist, Jennifer Brady, will also be in attendance. After nearly
two years without playing and without a ranking, the American returned in
August 2022 and performed well in the tournaments she participated in.
Additionally, American player Amanda Anisimova, who paused her career due to
mental health issues, will be making a comeback at the beginning of the year.
Local
player Ajla Tomljanovic missed the 2023 edition of the Australian Open due to a
knee injury that kept her off the courts for seven months. The 30-year-old
tennis player will arrive with confidence after securing her first title in 10
years at the WTA 125 MundoTenis Open in Florianapolis, Brazil.
Adding to
the list of tennis players who will have protected ranking status to enter the
tournament are Caty McNally, Aleksandra Krunic, and Hsieh Su-wei.
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