Newly crowned US Open champion Serena Williams and Australian favourite Lleyton Hewitt have today confirmed they have signed on for the Brisbane International 2014 presented by Suncorp.
World No.1 Williams is looking forward to returning to Brisbane this summer to defend her title.
The 17-time Grand Slam champion won her first Brisbane crown earlier this year after defeating Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final. “I remember I was really excited to win,” Williams said. “I was so focused on the final and felt like this was a good start for the Australian Open.
“They have a great fitness centre; they have great courts that are identical to the surface played in Melbourne. Plus I have a week off after the tournament, so it’s always a good preparation to play in Brisbane, and it’s always fun to go back and try and defend your title,” added the American, who will be making her third appearance at the Brisbane International in 2014.
Throughout her career Williams has captured an impressive 55 WTA singles titles and four Olympic gold medals. During 2013, the talented right-hander has captured nine WTA titles, including her fifth US Open crown and second French Open championship.
When Williams returns to Brisbane this summer, she is also looking forward to further exploring the city’s sites. “There are always so many great restaurants in Brisbane. I love to try and make my way around city and hang out a bit down town …
I have seen a little bit of the city and I’m going to have to keep going so I can see more,” Williams revealed. Australian stalwart Lleyton Hewitt is also returning to Brisbane in 2014.
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