FAMILY CIRCLE CUP PLAYER FIELD COMPLETE

Written by: Staff on 1st March 2012

FAMILY CIRCLE CUP PLAYER FIELD COMPLETE |

Players from 24 Nations, Including Six Former Cup Champions, Headed to Charleston

Charleston, S.C. (March 1, 2012) – The 2012 Family Circle Cup singles player field has been officially provided to the tournament by the WTA. The main draw contains players from 24 countries, and is highlighted by six former Cup champions, including Samantha Stosur (2010), Sabine Lisicki (2009), Serena Williams (2008), Jelena Jankovic (2007), Nadia Petrova (2006), and Venus Williams (2004). Marking the tournament’s 40th year, the Family Circle Cup will be held March 31 – April 8, 2012 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in the Best Tennis Town in America, Charleston, S.C.

“Our world-class player field includes four Top 10 players, nine of the Top 20, Venus Williams, and incredible depth provided by many of the young stars of tomorrow,” said Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “We’re so glad to have six former champions return for our 40^th year celebration, and we know that our fans will be thrilled to watch one of the most exciting draws we’ve had in Charleston unfold.”

Four players had previously committed to the Family Circle Cup and have been announced by the tournament, including Samantha Stosur, Vera Zvonareva, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams.

Player Nation Rank

AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA POL 5 Poland

SAMANTHA STOSUR (2010 Champ) AUS 6 Australia

MARION BARTOLI FRA 7 France

VERA ZVONAREVA RUS 9 Russia

SERENA WILLIAMS (2008 Champ) USA 11 United States

SABINE LISICKI (2009 Champ) GER 13 Germany

JELENA JANKOVIC (2007 Champ) SRB 14 Serbia

JULIA GOERGES GER 16 Germany

SHUAI PENG CHN 19 China

YANINA WICKMAYER BEL 24 Belgium

LUCIE SAFAROVA CZE 25 Czech Republic