Tennis: Rising star joins ASB line-up

The ASB Classic women's tennis international has secured its second major competitor for the 2009 tournament.

Rising Danish star Caroline Wozniacki joins tournament draw-card and world number five Elena Dementieva in the field.

The 18-year-old is currently ranked 15th in the world, having started 2008 ranked 64th.

ASB Classic tournament director Brenda Perry says Wozniacki has opted for a change from her usual preparation in Hong Kong.

She says she wanted actual match preparation and to be closer to Australia.

Wozniacki's best 2008 achievements include two fourth round appearances at the Australian and US Opens.

- NEWSTALK ZB