American teen given women's Classic main draw wildcardGETTY IMAGES Sofia Kenin is regarded as one of the future stars of women's tennis. Promising American teenager Sofia Kenin has been granted a wildcard in to the ASB Classic main draw. The 19-year-old caught people's attention at the US Open this year when she beat ASB Classic defending champion Lauren Davis and Sachia Vickery on her way to a third-round match up against, Maria Sharapova. She was initially in Auckland for the qualifying tournament, but has been bumped up into the main draw. READ MORE* Tsonga in frame for ASB Classic* Lewis back for another crack* Errani given Classic wildcardTournament Director Karl Budge says the ASB Classic has a rich history of identifying the next wave of tour stars and he regards Kenin as someone with a big future.

Source: Stuff December 28, 2017 00:56 UTC