The WTA entry list for the Kremlin Cup, an indoor hard tournament in Moscow, has been confirmed, with several notable names in action.
With three former champions, Russian representation, and several in form players in action, an exciting tournament is set to take place.
Former champions and finalists in action
One of the biggest draws will be Russian star Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who is the fourth-highest ranked play in the draw. Pavlyuchenkova won the title in 2014, beating Irina-Camelia Begu, who will also be in action, and lost in the final last year; she is likely to be a strong contender this time around.
Dominika Cibulkova will also be in action. The 2012 champion has been in great form this year, and having already won an indoor title in Katowice in May, she will be tough to beat. In contrast, 2008 champion Jelena Jankovic will be looking to end her season on a high after a rough season far.
Russian representation
As well as Pavlyuchenkova, three other Russian tennis players will be in action as they look to take the title on home soil.
Elena Vesnina has arguably been in the best form of her career and will be looking for a strong end of the season, whilst doubles partner Ekaterina Makarova will also be in action. Furthermore, young star Daria Kasatkina will be looking to back up her run to the semifinals last year.
Other big names in action
The top seed at the tournament is currently set to be Karolina Pliskova, who has been in good form the past couple of months and is currently in the US Open semifinals.
Also set to be in action is Carla Suarez Navarro, who is having the best year of her career and will like use the tournament as she tries to qualify for the WTA Finals.
Former French Open finalists, Sara Errani and Lucie Safarova will be looking to end mixed seasons on a high, as will Belinda Bencic; the Swiss has missed parts of the season due to injury.
Olympic champion Monica Puig is set to compete, as are fellow young guns Kristina Mladenovic, Timea Babos, and Daria Gavrilova. Also in action will be Jelena Ostapenko and Yulia Putintseva (also young guns), with Barbora Strycova and Elina Svitolina completing the entry list.
