2005 ASB Classic explained

Date:3–8 January
Edition:20th
Category:WTA Tier IV
Draw:32S / 16D
Prize Money:USD $140,000
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
Surface:Hard / Outdoor
Venue:ASB Tennis Centre
Champs: Katarina Srebotnik
Champd: Shinobu Asagoe / Jelena Kostanić
Main Name:WTA Auckland Open

The 2005 ASB Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand that was part of Tier IV of the 2005 WTA Tour. It was the 20th edition of the tournament and took place from 3 January until 8 January 2005. Unseeded Katarina Srebotnik won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[1]

Finals

Singles

Katarina Srebotnik defeated Shinobu Asagoe, 5–7, 7–5, 6–4

Doubles

Prize money and ranking points

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32width=85Q3width=85Q2width=85Q1
Singles$22,000$12,000$6,300$3,400$1,825$1,000$550$300$175
Doubles *$6,500$3,475$1,850$1,000$550

Points distribution

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles95674324121
Doubles1

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Srebotnik tastes Auckland glory. BBC Sport. 8 January 2005.