This is the array of great tennis players who will compete in Auckland in 2026

Tennis will take center stage in the first two weeks of the year in New Zealand, with the WTA 250 Auckland 2026 taking place from January 5 to 11, and the ATP 250 Auckland 2026 from January 12 to 18. In the women's tournament, Elina Svitolina, Emma Navarro, and Iva Jovic will be the top contenders, while Venus Williams has received an invitation. As for the men's event, Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud are the top contenders for the title, with Jakub Mensik and the old legends Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka as major media attractions.

🚨 OFFICIAL! Registrations for the Auckland 2026 tournament are open. 🇳🇿

🟣 WTA/5-11 January
🔵 ATP/12-17 January

Defending champion, Gaël Monfils, receives a wild-card to defend his trophy. 🏆🇫🇷

At 45, Venus Williams is invited to start her 33rd season on the circuit. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/oCpkUTtMxe

— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) December 17, 2025

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