Auckland 2024: Draws, prize money and everything you need to know

Reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff

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Here's what you need to know about Auckland:

When does the tournament start?

The ASB Classic is a WTA 250 tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Auckland, New Zealand. The tournament features a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw. The tournament will use the Dunlop Australian Open ball. 

Main-draw play begins on Monday, Jan. 1. 

When are the finals? 

The singles and doubles finals will be played on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 5:00 p.m.

Who are the defending champions? 

World No.3 Coco Gauff

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Miyu Kato and Aldila Sutjiadi won the doubles title, defeating Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Leylah Fernandez

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Who is playing?

Gauff returns to Auckland as the top seed, topping the field alongside Ukraine'e Elina Svitolina

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Projected Top 4 seeds:

1. Coco Gauff

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2. Elina Svitolina

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3. Lesia Tsurenko

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4. Emma Navarro

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What does the draw look like?

Click here for a full breakdown of the draw. 

What are the points and prize money on offer?

Round 1: 1 point/ $2,890
Round of 16: 30 points/ $4,040
Quarterfinals: 54 points/ $6,608
Semifinals: 90 points/ $11,610
Finalist: 163 points/ $20,830
Champion: 250 points/ $35,250