RETURNING: Former champions Mona Barthel, Elise Mertens and Alize Cornet will compete at Hobart International 2018. Photos: Getty Images

RETURNING: Former champions Mona Barthel, Elise Mertens and Alize Cornet will compete at Hobart International 2018. Photos: Getty Images

RETURNING: Former champions Mona Barthel, Elise Mertens and Alize Cornet will compete at Hobart International 2018. Photos: Getty Images

RETURNING: Former champions Mona Barthel, Elise Mertens and Alize Cornet will compete at Hobart International 2018. Photos: Getty Images