A long list of WTA Tour stars continue their 2025 Australian Open preparations this week as they take on the Adelaide International.
The United Cup and ASB Classic have also been helping WTA players get into shape ahead of the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season.
Naomi Osaka reached her first final right before the Australian Open, although her delight was short-lived as she retired hurt during her ASB Classic meeting with Clara Tauson.
Osaka won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, but there is now a new dominant force in the form of Aryna Sabalenka.
She has won the last two finals in Melbourne, although Tim Henman thinks Qinwen Zheng will win the Australian Open, having finished as runner-up last time out.
Jasmine Paolini confirms Adelaide International withdrawal
The absence of Sabalenka at the Adelaide International sees Jessica Pegula take the top seed, followed by her compatriot Emma Navarro.
World number four Jasmine Paolini meanwhile was set to take part, but the Italian has withdrawn after playing in the United Cup.
“I’m very sorry to announce my withdrawal from Adelaide,” the 29-year-old confirmed on her Instagram story.
“I need a bit more time to rest and recover after an intense week in Sydney. I look forward to seeing all the amazing fans in Adelaide next year.”
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Paolini starred at the United Cup, where she continued her superb form as an individual and in team competition.
She helped Italy win the Billie Jean King Cup in November, before helping guide her nation to top spot in Group D of the United Cup.
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Italy won their meetings with Switzerland and France but later fell to the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals.
Despite her Adelaide International withdrawal, a long list of talented players join Pegula and Navarro at the WTA 500 event.
Daria Kasatkina, Danielle Collins, Paula Badosa, Diana Shnaider and Ons Jabeur will all be vying for glory this week, while Jelena Ostapenko returns to defend her title.
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