Julia Goerges to challenge Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams in Auckland title defense

The fans in Auckland will be blessed with a fantastic line-up

Julia Goerges and Bianca Andreescu

Julia Goerges will kick start her 2020 by playing the upcoming event in Auckland, facing huge names such as Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams.

Auckland is a special place for the gorgeous German as she was the runner-up back in 2016 before winning the title in 2018 and 2019. This year Julia had to face and beat in the final Bianca Andreescu that was little known up to that moment. The Canadian had to start her run from the qualifications on that occasion.

The local fans will also have the opportunity to see in action the great Serena Williams that for once decided to play a “warm-up event” before bidding for her 24th slam at the Australian Open.

Julia’s excitement

The German released the following comment:

“Auckland is one of my favorite tournaments, and I can’t wait to come back and see all of the amazing people.

I’ve definitely had some great memories, and I’m looking forward to defending my title again in January.”

The WTA edition of this event will commence on the 4th of January.

Julia Goerges’s ranking and performance in 2019

Julia Goerges Stats info

Ranked no.28, the German played her last match on the 20th of October when she was defeated by Jelena Ostapenko 6-4 6-1 in the final in Luxembourg.

This year Julia has a 26-20 win-loss record. The German has won 1 title in Auckland. Goerges was the finalist in Birmingham and in Luxembourg.

 

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu’s ranking and performance in 2019

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu Stats info

Ranked no.5, Bianca Vanessa played her last match on the 30th of October when she capitulated to Karolina Pliskova 6-3 ret. in the R in Shenzhen.

This year the Canadian has a 46-7 win-loss record. Bianca Vanessa clinched 4 titles in 2019 in the Newport Beach, in Indian Wells, in Toronto and at the U.S. Open. Bianca Vanessa was the finalist in Auckland.

Julia Goerges and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu played each other 1 time. The head to head is 1-0 for Goerges.

The last time that they squared off, Julia Goerges won 2-6 7-5 6-1 in the final in Auckland on the 06th January 2019.

Julia Goerges and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu

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