Hobart International 2024 Results, Prize Money, Players List, Tickets
The Hobart International, a fan-favorite event part of the Australian Open Series in the lead-up to the Grand Slam. The event has served as a warm-up to the Australian Open for many years and hosted multiple top-ranking players. To learn more about the much-anticipated return of Hobart International, keep on reading.
Hobart International Tennis Tournament
The Hobart International is an annual outdoor hard court tournament part of the WTA Tour. The event belongs to the WTA 250 category and is one of 5 official tournaments that is part of the Australian Open Series that plays right before the Grand Slam. Hosted at the Hobart International Tennis Centre, simply known as the Domain Tennis Centre, the event marked its 28th edition this year.
Hobart International made a return in 2023 after a 2-year hiatus brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
| Location | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Venue | Domain Tennis Centre |
| Tour category | WTA 250 |
| Prize Money | $267,082 |
| Draw | 32 S, 16 D |
Hobart International 2024 Results
In the singles championship, Emma Navarro claims her first WTA title with a victory over Elise Mertens. Navarro’s first WTA title came following a hard-fought final over the experienced Belgian, with the 22-year-old eventually taking it out in three sets, 6-1 4-6 7-5.
In the doubles, No.2 seeds Chan Hao-Ching and Giuliana Olmos defeated unseeded Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 for the title.
Hobart International 2023 Results
In singles, American star Lauren Davis won the Hobart International 2023 title. She faced Elisabetta Cocciaretto of France and defeated her in straight sets (7-6, 6-2). Lauren won 1st title in 6 years, her 2nd career title.
In the doubles championship, Kirsten Flipkens and Laura Siegmund won the Hobart International 2023 doubles title. The Winning pair faced Victorija Golubic and Panna Udvardy in the final and defeated them in straight sets (6-4, 7-5). This was the 7th double title for Kirsten and the 10th doubles title for Laura.
Hobart International History and Previous Winners
History
Hobart International has been part of the ATP Tour since its inception in 1994, 28 years ago. The tournament hasn’t undergone many changes apart from the venue’s redevelopment efforts after 2008. The tour became more streamlined after the many changes they introduced in 2008, including the event’s tour category change from an ATP International event to an ATP 250 event.
The Australian Open’s court surface was also changed to a hard court surface and as a result, all 5 tournaments in the Australian Open Series were also required to make the switch. Not wanting to change venues, event organizers decided to improve and renovate the pre-existing Domain Tennis Centre to conform to the new Tour regulations. The redevelopment efforts were completed by 2011. The tournament was also affected when Covid-19 hit, leading to 2 consecutive year cancellations in 2021 and 2022.
Hobart International Winners
In the previous champions list, some notable names are Alicia Molik, Kim Clijsters, Patty Schnyder, Petra Kvitova, Garbine Muguruza, and many more. In recent years, however, Elise Mertens secured 2 consecutive titles, becoming the only woman in the tournament’s history to win 2 titles, as well as to win consecutively. She also won the doubles title in the 2018 competition.
| Year | Singles Champion | Doubles Champions |
| 2024 | Emma Navarro | Chan Hao-Ching / Giuliana Olmos |
| 2023 | Lauren Davis | Kirsten Flipkens / Laura Siegmund |
| 2020 | Elena Rybakina | Nadiia Kichenok / Sania Mirza |
| 2019 | Sofia Kenin | Chan Hao-ching / Latisha Chan |
| 2018 | Elise Mertens | Elise Mertens / Demi Schuurs |
| 2017 | Elise Mertens | Raluca Olaru / Olga Savchuk |
| 2016 | Alize Cornet | Han Xinyun / Cristina McHale |
Hobart International Prize Money and Ranking Points
The prize fund for the tournament as per WTA is $267,082 which is a 3% increase as compared to 2023. Prize money will be officialized shortly too before the event commences on the 8th.
| Stage | Singles Prize Money | Doubles Prize Money | WTA Points |
| Winner | $35,250 | $12,820 | 280 |
| Runner-up | $20,830 | $7,210 | 180 |
| Semi-finals | $11,610 | $4,140 | 110 |
| Quarter-Finals | $6,608 | $2,470 | 60 |
| 2nd Round | $4,040 | —– | 30 |
| 1st Round | $2,890 | $1,900 | 1 |
Keep in mind the prize fund and the distribution may be changed.
Hobart International Players List
This year-round, the player’s list for Hobart International has familiar faces, multiple former champions, and some first-time participants. Headlining the 2024 event, we have former champion, Elise Mertens.
The last former champion who will also participate is Sofia Kenin who received a wild card entry.
Hobart International 2024 Single Players Top Seeds
| Seed | Player | Ranking |
| 1 | Elise Mertens | 24 |
| 2 | Emma Navarro | 29 |
| 3 | Zhu Lin | 36 |
| 4 | Wang Xinyu | 43 |
| 5 | Marie Bouzková | 47 |
| 6 | Sofia Kenin | 48 |
| 7 | Varvara Gracheva | 50 |
| 8 | Tatjana Maria | 51 |
Singles Wild Card Entries
- Olivia Gadecki
- Sofia Kenin
- Daria Saville
Note: The player’s list may be subject to change.
Hobart International Draws
The tournament will have 32 singles and 16 doubles draws that will be released on the official website as the tournament progresses.
Hobart International 2024 Dates, Schedule
The tournament main draw will be held across 6 days, from 8-13 January. The qualifying rounds will be played the weekend before the main draw, on the 6th and the 7th.
The schedule for the 2024 Hobart International is given below.
| Date | Singles Matches | Doubles Matches |
| 8th January | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| 9th January | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| 10th January | Round 2 | Quarter Final |
| 11th January | Quarter Final | Quarter Final |
| 12th January | Semi-Final | Semi-Final |
| 13th January | Finale | Finale |
Keep in mind the schedule mentioned above may be subject to change.
Hobart International 2024 Tickets
Tickets for the 2024 Hobart International are available right now for as low as $25. The tickets are valid per day/night session with 2 total sessions each day, except for the last 2 days of the event when there will only be one twilight session, requiring only 1 ticket.
Viewing of the qualifying rounds is free, and so is bringing children during the main draw. To learn more about the conditions of entry, tickets, and corporate hospitality, click the link mentioned below.
Tickets: https://sovrn.co/ae45e6m
