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"Venus is huge": ASB Classic 'extremely happy' with the field for Women's draw

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Publish Date
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 3:08pm
Venus Williams of USA plays a forehand during her second round match against Lin Zhu of China during day four of the 2023 ASB Classic Women's at the ASB Tennis Arena on January 05, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Venus Williams of USA plays a forehand during her second round match against Lin Zhu of China during day four of the 2023 ASB Classic Women's at the ASB Tennis Arena on January 05, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

"Venus is huge": ASB Classic 'extremely happy' with the field for Women's draw

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 3:08pm

The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed. 

Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams. 

Tournament director Nico Lamperin told Piney they’re extremely happy about the field they’ve managed to put together.  

He says the draw is a good reflection of some established players, world famous names, as well as the younger generation. 

“Venus is huge,” Lamperin says. 

“She’s really the player that everybody wants to see.” 

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