Many of the top players will be involved including Ashleigh Barty who will of course be no.1 seed as she returns home to Australia likely to a huge ovation from her home fans.
Simona Halep is the next highest ranked player at fourth; followed by the likes of Kiki Bertens, Sofia Kenin and Petra Kvitova.
There is also a place for Venus Williams who despite being down in 53rd place has gained a wildcard for the event.
View the full entry list below:
Women
Rank | First name | Last name | Nationality |
1 | Ashleigh | Barty | AUS |
4 | Simona | Halep | ROU |
7 | Petra | Kvitova | CZE |
9 | Kiki | Bertens | NED |
12 | Johanna | Konta | GBR |
14 | Sofia | Kenin | USA |
15 | Petra | Martic | CRO |
16 | Marketa | Vondrousova | CZE |
18 | Alison | Riske | USA |
19 | Donna | Vekic | CRO |
20 | Angelique | Kerber | GER |
22 | Dayana | Yastremska | UKR |
23 | Maria | Sakkari | GRE |
25 | Sloane | Stephens | USA |
26 | Anett | Kontaveit | EST |
27 | Anastasija | Sevastova | LAT |
28 | Julia | Goerges | GER |
29 | Danielle | Collins | USA |
30 | Qiang | Wang | CHN |
[WC] 53 | Venus | Williams | USA |