The Hobart International is a major tennis tournament being held in Tasmania - an island state of Australia.
Thirty-two women have earned the right to play in the 2024 edition, which will run from January 8th to 13th, spearheaded by two-time champion Elise Mertens, who is one of eight Top 50 players in the draw.
With the Australian Open looming into view, several WTA players will compete for points and, most importantly, a title before the year's first Grand Slam tournament, which kicks off on January 14th.
This article will provide you with all relevant information about the 2024 Hobart International, including how you can watch the action directly on your mobile, Smart TV, or laptop.
When Does The 2024 Hobart International Start?
Main draw action at the Hobart International will begin on January 8th with several first-round matches. The final day of the tournament will be January 13th.
The tournament will be held on outdoor hard courts at the Hobart International Tennis Centre - the premier tennis facility in the Australian state of Tasmania.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Hobart International?
As mentioned at the top of the article, Belgium's Elise Mertens will lead the 32-woman field. The draw for the tournament has been released, with Mertens slated to meet former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins right out of the gate.
Other exciting first-round matches will see Sloane Stephens face Varvara Gracheva, while Sofia Kenin, who was granted a wild card, will take on Greet Minnen in a seemingly tough opener.
What Is The Prize Money For The 2024 Hobart International?
The 32 women will compete to earn the lion's share of prize money, which is $267,082. The player who will receive the highest amount is the champion, who is guaranteed to walk away with $35,250 and 250 ranking points.
Where To Watch The 2024 Hobart International?
WTA TV is accessible for international viewers looking for an affordable and easy way to catch live action from Hobart in the comfort of their mobile phone or laptop at a monthly subscription fee of $9.99 per month.
Due to broadcasting rights and restrictions, please confirm that "Geo-blocks" don't apply in the country you are in before subscribing.
Some of the major broadcast partners for the 2024 Hobart International are highlighted below:
Africa: SuperSport TV is the exclusive television partner for WTA content in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Canada: Tennis fans in Canada can watch the matches on the streaming platform DAZN.
MENA Region: beIN Sports Arabia is the official broadcaster of all tennis-related content in the Middle East and North Africa region.
UK: Sky UK is now the major broadcaster of all ATP and WTA content in the United Kingdom.
USA: WTA content is accessible on Tennis Channel for viewers in the United States.
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