French Open champion and world No3 Svetlana Kuznetsova has confirmed she will play at the Sydney International in January.
Kuznetsova is the fifth top-10 female player to commit to the tournament, along with world No1 Serena Williams, defending champion Elena Dementieva, Caroline Wozniacki and Victoria Azarenka.
The 24-year-old Russian has been a regular at Sydney's tournament with January marking her fifth straight year at the event.
''I really enjoy visiting Sydney. It is a beautiful city and a great place to begin the new season,'' Kuznetsova said.
''I have had some really great results there in the past and I am looking forward to having a great tournament.''
Tournament Director Craig Watson said the Russian was always a welcome and popular visitor.
The tournament will be held from January 10-16. AAP
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