World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka
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Reigning Australian Open and US Open champion Sabalenka was the runner-up in Brisbane to Elena Rybakina
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Two further Grand Slam champions are also on the initial main-draw list: two-time Australian Open titlist Victoria Azarenka
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Three-time major finalist Ons Jabeur
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The last direct acceptance to the 48-player draw is No.80-ranked Arantxa Rus
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