South Australian Alicia Molik will make her WTA singles comeback in January after she was today given a wildcard into the main draw of the 2010 Moorilla Hobart International.
The former world No.8 returned to professional tennis in September this year following a 12 month retirement.
Before her retirement Molik played at all four Grand Slams, winning two Grand Slam doubles titles (Roland Garros, Australian Open); won the bronze medal for Australia at the Athens Olympics and represented Australia in the Fed Cup and Hopman Cup.
While at the top of her game she claimed several top ten scalps including, Maria Sharapova, Amelie Mauresmo, Anastasia Myskina and Venus Williams.
“I think it’s an incredible opportunity for me to be given another chance to go to Hobart and play again. That’s where it all started for me back in 2003 when I won the title so it’s just fantastic to be going back and I can’t wait to be there,” Molik said.
“The last few months have been fantastic playing on the Pro Tour but I’m really looking forward to having another step up to an even more challenging level, that’s where January will be very important for me… I hope to hit Hobart with a bang in the second week and set myself up for the Australian Open.”
“It’s great to be able to offer Alicia a wildcard into the 2010 Moorilla Hobart International, she is a former champion in Hobart and she has always received strong support from the Tasmanian crowds, Michael Roberts, Moorilla Hobart International Tournament Director, said.
“Alicia was one of Australia’s top female players before she retired and I look forward to seeing her in action.
“The Moorilla Hobart International has a history of players using the event as a platform for a comeback. We saw Serena play in Hobart a couple of years ago after time off through injury and she went on to win the Australian Open that year…Mary Pierce also used the event as a comeback.”
Tickets are now on sale for the Moorilla Hobart International through Ticketek, with tickets starting at just $9.90.
Tickets can be purchased online at ticketek.com.au or 1300 888 104.