Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and WTA World No.5 Elina Svitolina are among the entries for the 2021 season-opening tournament in Abu Dhabi.

The WTA 500 event, which runs from January 5-13 at Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre, will feature 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, WTA World No.5 Elina Svitolina, former World No.1 Karolina Pliskova and Aryna Sabalenka, winner of the last two WTA titles of the 2020 season.