Tennis: Nalbandian confirmed

David Nalbandian. Photo / Getty Images

A familiar feel to the Heineken Open in January, with a number of players returning to Auckland.

Argentine David Nalbandian will play having had to withdraw through injury this year.

Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero is also coming back as is world number seven David Ferrer and defending champion John Isner.

All top eight seeds are ranked in the top 35 in the world.

- NEWSTALK ZB