The 2014 ASB Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 29th edition of the ASB Classic, and was part of the WTA International tournaments category of the 2014 WTA Tour. It took place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, on 30 December 2013 to 4 January 2014. Second-seeded Ana Ivanovic won the singles title.
Finals Singles
Ana Ivanovic defeated Venus Williams 6–2, 5–7, 6–4
Doubles
Sharon Fichman / Maria Sanchez defeated Lucie Hradecká / Michaëlla Krajicek 2–6, 6–0, [10–4]
Points and prize money Point distribution EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32QQ3Q2Q1 Singles280180110603011814101Doubles1
Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 321Q3Q2Q1Singles$43,000$21,400$11,300$5,900$3,310$1,925$1,005$730$530Doubles *$12,300$6,400$3,435$1,820$960 1 Qualifiers' prize money is also the Round of 32 prize money * per team
Singles entrants Seeds Country Player Rank1 SeedRoberta Vinci141Ana Ivanovic162Kirsten Flipkens203Sorana Cîrstea224Jamie Hampton285Lucie Šafářová296Mona Barthel347Karin Knapp418 1 Rankings as of 30 December 2013
Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: Andrea Hlaváčková Ana Konjuh Tamira Paszek
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Sharon Fichman Sachie Ishizu Anett Kontaveit Kristýna Plíšková
Withdrawals Before the tournament Iveta Melzer → replaced by Lauren Davis Laura Robson (wrist injury) → replaced by Johanna Larsson Elena Vesnina (ankle injury) → replaced by Julia Görges
During the tournament Jamie Hampton (hip injury)
Retirements Alexandra Cadanțu (right shoulder injury)
Doubles entrants Seeds Country Player Country Player Rank1 SeedAndrea HlaváčkováLucie Šafářová281Cara BlackMarina Erakovic412Lucie HradeckáMichaëlla Krajicek1283Mona BarthelMegan Moulton-Levy1454 1 Rankings as of 23 December 2013
Other entrants The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw: Kirsten Flipkens / Ana Ivanovic Abigail Guthrie / Sacha Jones
See also 2014 Heineken Open – men's tournament
References
External links Official website WTA tournament draws