Jarmila Gajdosova has been awarded the first wildcard into Moorilla Hobart International 2013.
The former Hobart champion is looking forward to playing the tournament for the fourth time.
“I’m excited to return to Hobart to play the tournament. The event is very special to me after I won the title back in 2011,” said Gajdosova.
“It’s a fun week before the Australian Open, I love playing on centre court, the conditions are great and the local crowds are always so supportive.”
In 2011 Gajdosova defeated Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) in straight sets to win the event and her second WTA title of her career, having won her first title in Guangzhou, China in 2010.
In 2012 the 25-year-old was a quarterfinalist in Hobart and helped Australia’s Fed Cup team to victory over Germany, pushing the team back into the World Group.
She reached the second round of the French Open and represented Australia at the London 2012 Olympic Games where she played doubles with Anastasia Rodionova.
After an extended break at the end of 2012 Gajdosova is hoping to have a solid start to 2013.
“I’ve been training hard over the last couple of months and am looking forward to getting back out there after some time away from the game,” added the former world No.25.
“I hope to perform well to kick-start the new year and I’m thankful to Mark Handley, Tournament Director and Tennis Australia for giving me this opportunity.”
Moorilla Hobart International’s Tournament Director Mark Handley is delighted to welcome Gajdosova back to Hobart.
“It’s fantastic to have Jarka back to contest the main draw. She’s had great success here before and we hope she can use the tournament as an opportunity to get back out there and play her best tennis,” said Handley.
“The crowds really enjoy watching her play here and I have no doubt she will inspire and entertain the local sporting community,” he added.
In 2013 the Moorilla Hobart International will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Main draw for Moorilla Hobart International 2013:
| Player | Country | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Su-Wei Hsieh | TPE | 25 |
| Sorana Cirstea | ROU | 27 |
| Klara Zakopalova | CZE | 28 |
| Yaroslava Shvedova | KAZ | 29 |
| Carla Suarez Navarro | ESP | 34 |
| Francesca Schiavone | ITA | 35 |
| Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | RUS | 36 |
| Sloane Stephens | USA | 38 |
| Mona Barthel | GER | 39 |
| Shuai Peng | CHN | 40 |
| Tsvetana Pironkova | BUL | 42 |
| Alize Cornet | FRA | 44 |
| Simona Halep | ROU | 47 |
| Lourdes Dominquez Lino | ESP | 48 |
| Heather Watson | GBR | 49 |
| Anabel Medina Garrigues | ESP | 50 |
| Irina-Camelia Begu | ROU | 52 |
| Laura Robson | GBR | 53 |
| Kirsten Flipkens | BEL | 54 |
| Petra Cetkovska | CZE | 55 |
| Bojana Jovanovski | SRB | 56 |
| Olga Govortsova | BLR | 57 |
| Monica Niculescu | ROU | 58 |
| Chanelle Scheepers | RSA | 60 |
| WC Ashleigh Barty | AUS | 175 |
| WC Jarmila Gajdosova | AUS | 184 |
Click here for more information on the main draw for Moorilla Hobart International 2013.
Moorilla Hobart International 2013 series packages and single sessions are on sale now with ticket prices starting from $8.90.
Tickets can be purchased online at ticketek.com.au or 1300 888 104. For further tournament information visit hobartinternational.com.au.