Currently ranked no.51, former world no.1 Vika Azarenka was considered as one of the most dangerous floaters in the Auckland. Eventually, the Belarussian will have to face another former world no.1, Venus Williams, in a blockbuster 1st round at the ASB Classic.
The head to head is 4-2 for Venus, but Vika won the last 2 matches.
The top seeds in New Zealand are Wozniacki, Goerges (defending champion), Hsieh, Martic, Strycova, Venus Williams, Flipkens and Van Uytvanck.
Plausible quarters
Wozniacki – Venus
Hsieh – Flipkens
Strycova – Martic
Goerges – Van Uytvanck
Here the full draw
