Former champion Caroline Wozniacki has been awarded a wildcard for next month’s Australian Open.
The Dane, 33, retired in 2020 but returned in August after giving birth to her two children.
Wozniacki reached the US Open fourth round in September on her Grand Slam comeback, losing to eventual winner Coco Gauff.
The Australian Open at Melbourne Park starts on 14 January.
The tournament has been extended to 15 days for the first time in an attempt to reduce the number of late-night finishes.
Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are among the nine Grand Slam champions who will compete at the Brisbane International from 31 December to 7 January.
Meanwhile, LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thriller against the Phoenix Suns to win 106-103 and reached the semi-finals of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament.
James, 38, sank 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers held off a Kevin Durant-inspired second-half comeback.
The win sets up a showdown with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
“I’ve been there a lot in my career and I understand the assignment,” said James.
“I was happy I was able to make a couple of plays.”
The Lakers dominated the first half to lead 59-47 at the break, but Durant’s 31 points in total brought the Suns back into contention, before James’ final quarter exploits.
In Tuesday’s other quarter-final, Giannis Antetokounmpo starred as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the New York Knicks 146-122.
Antetokounmpo, 29, top-scored with 35 points and registered 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Bucks won to set up a clash with the Indiana Pacers in Thursday’s other semi-final.
Antetokounmpo praised his partnership with team-mate Damian Lillard, who weighed in with 28 points, following the victory.
“Game by game we are getting more comfortable,” said Antetokounmpo.
