Final preparations for ASB Classic

Nadia Petrova of Russia at the Stanley Street Tennis Centre in Auckland today. Ross Land / Getty Images

Players were in training today for the ASB Classic, Auckland's annual international women's tennis tournament.

A strong field is lined up for the event, among them former number world 4 Jelena Dokic who is on a comeback.

Qualifying begins tomorrow and the event itself starts on Monday. The final is next Saturday.

- HERALD ONLINE STAFF