Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was already named in the field as she returns to tennis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited about starting my 2024 Australian season in Brisbane. Australia holds a special place in my heart after winning my first Grand Slam there,\u201d Sabalenka said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI can\u2019t wait to make my debut at the Brisbane International and play in front of the Queensland tennis fans. It\u2019s a tournament that\u2019s attracted so many good players in the past and I\u2019m hoping it will set me up for another successful summer.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World No.17 Ben Shelton will feature in the men\u2019s ATP 250 field. The 21-year-old American won his first ATP Tour singles title last month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be playing the Brisbane International for the first time in 2024. My first trip to Australia was last January, and it was such an amazing experience. The fans were so welcoming,\u201d Shelton said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to exploring Brisbane and playing in front of the local fans. Hopefully, there will also be a chance to fit in some sightseeing during my visit.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The combined WTA 500 and ATP 250 tournament will also feature Grand Slam champions Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka, world No.8 Holger Rune and world No.14 Grigor Dimitrov.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Brisbane International is shaping up to be one of the best we\u2019ve seen in both the women\u2019s and men\u2019s fields,\u201d said Brisbane International Tournament Director Cam Pearson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo have both the world No.2 and world No.4, Sabalenka and Rybakina, headlining the women\u2019s field and young gun Ben Shelton also confirmed, further cements the tournament as a premium event.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pearson said he would welcome Australian Nick Kyrgios to the tournament if he recovers from injury in time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We would love to have him here, he's a past champion and a fan favourite but he needs to do what's best for him and his recovery,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If that means he's playing in January, fantastic.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kyrgios had knee surgery in January and then aborted comeback plans at Wimbledon after tearing a ligament in his wrist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aryna-sabalenka-and-elena-rybakina-to-play-brisbane-international-2024.jpg", "alt_img": "Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina to play Brisbane International 2024", "alt_title": "Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina to play Brisbane International 2024", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Aryna Sabalenka And Elena Rybakina To Play Brisbane International 2024 On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Aryna Sabalenka And Elena Rybakina To Play Brisbane International 2024, Brisbane International Tournament Director Cam: Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and US Open semifinalist Ben Shelton on Tuesday.", "seo_keywords": "Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Brisbane International, Photo Credit, Grand Slam, US Open, Ben Shelton, Queensland Tennis Centre, Naomi Osaka, World No, ATP Tour, Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka, Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, The Brisbane International", "tag": "", "tagging": "Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Brisbane International, Photo Credit, Grand Slam, US Open, Ben Shelton, Queensland Tennis Centre, Naomi Osaka, World No, ATP Tour, Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka, Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, The Brisbane International", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "aryna-sabalenka-and-elena-rybakina-to-play-brisbane-international-2024", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "976", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-11-28 14:54:03", "updated": "2023-11-28 14:54:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Brisbane International, Photo Credit, Grand Slam, US Open, Ben Shelton, Queensland Tennis Centre, Naomi Osaka, World No, ATP Tour, Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka, Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, The Brisbane International", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-11-28 14:54:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "tennis", "cnmid": "829235", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/aryna-sabalenka-and-elena-rybakina-to-play-brisbane-international-2024-10748" }