Roddick, Stepanek, Monfils Headline Brisbane Field

© AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Roddick will make his Brisbane International debut between 3-10 January 2010.

Four Grand Slam winners, five former World No. 1s, an additional 10 former Top 10 players and crowd favourites headline an exciting field for the Brisbane International this January.

With the full player list announced today, Grand Slam Champions, Andy Roddick (US Open 2003), Kim Clijsters (US Open 2009 and 2005), Ana Ivanovic (French Open 2008) and Justine Henin (Australian Open 2004, French Open 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2003 and US Open 2007 and 2003) will be major attractions.

In the men’s draw 2009 Wimbledon finalist and World No. 6 Roddick is joined by the reigning champion Radek Stepanek, fellow Czech Tomas Berdych, Frenchmen Gael Monfils and Richard Gasquet, and crowd favourites James Blake and Marcos Baghdatis.

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Clijsters, Henin and Ivanovic are joined by World No. 2 Dinara Safina, fellow Russian Nadia Petrova, glamour girl Daniela Hantuchova and former Gold Coast Champion Lucie Safarova.

Australia will be represented by Jelena Dokic in the women’s draw and Peter Luczak in the men’s draw with Taylor Dent, son of former ATP player and 1974 Australian Open finalist Phil Dent, adding another Australian angle.

Brisbane International Tournament Director Steve Ayles said he is excited about the strength of the player field in 2010.

“Both the men’s and women’s draws have some real star power, depth and flamboyant players creating a great mix for spectators,” Ayles said.

“We have had a lot of success in attracting new players in 2010 but have also benefited from a large number of players wanting to return to compete in their second Brisbane International.

“Fifteen out of 25 men and 14 out of 24 women are returning players, which is the ultimate endorsement for the tournament, the event and the city.

“It is going to be very exciting to see who’s going to start their 2010 season in the best possible way – in good form and with a title win in Brisbane.”

The men’s draw is again dominated by the French with Monfils, Gasquet, Jeremy Chardy, Arnaud Clement, Marc Gicquel, Michael Llodra, Paul-Henri Mathieu and Florent Serra named in the main draw.

Brisbane International 2010 series packages and single sessions are on sale now. Ground passes remain $9.90 with the qualifying event on Friday 1–2 January 2010 remaining free.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 888 104.

Official Brisbane International line-up

Andy Roddick USA                                    No.6
Radek Stepanek CZE                                No.12
Gael Monfils FRA                                          No.13
Tomas Berdych CZE                                  No.20
Sam Querrey USA                                      No.25
Jurgen Melzer AUT                                    No.28
Paul-Henri Mathieu FRA                        No.33
Jeremy Chardy FRA                                   No.32
Thomaz Bellucci BRA                                No.36
Andreas Beck GER                                     No.39
Marcos Baghdatis CYP                           No.42
James Blake USA                                        No.44
Horacio Zeballos ARG                             No.45
Richard Gasquet FRA                               No.52
Mardy Fish USA                                           No.56
Marc Gicquel FRA                                       No.58
Arnaud Clement FRA                               No.64
Florent Serra FRA                                       No.66
Michael Llodra FRA                                   No.69
Juan Ignacio Chela ARG                         No.76
Taylor Dent USA                                         No.77
Peter Luczak AUS                                       No.78
Mischa Zverev GER                                   No.79
Philipp Petzschner GER                          No.81
Alejandro Falla COL                                  No.82

Brisbane International 2010, presented by Queensland Events, will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, from 3 to 10 January 2010.