Australia's Kimberly Birrell and Adam Walton have accepted wildcards to compete at the 2025 Brisbane International.
Having achieved her maiden tour-level singles final in Osaka two months ago, Birrell is eagerly anticipating the chance to play in front of her home crowd once again.
"Starting my year in Brisbane is always special," Birrell said, who is preparing to participate in the event for a fifth time.
"Growing up on the Gold Coast and spending hours on the courts training at the Queensland Tennis Centre makes the Brisbane International feel like home.
"The tournament takes great care of players, which is why so many of the top pros return each year. I couldn’t think of a better way to start my season than to test myself against the best players in the world.
"I’m grateful for the opportunity to compete in front of my family and friends and eager to give it my all in front of the amazing home crowd."
This year has been a season of growth for Walton, climbing inside the top-100 for the first time in his career.
The 25-year-old will also compete in the city where he was born, adding another layer to what is already a special tournament for him.
"It is super exciting to get the chance to play at the Brisbane International," Walton said.
"This will be the first time I play at the tournament and to do it in front of a hometown crowd is incredibly exciting.
"Playing at the Brisbane International will be a great experience for me. There is such an incredible lineup this year, the facilities are amazing and I hope to make my family and friends proud. I cannot wait to get out on court."
Tournament organisers released the fields for both ATP and WTA events, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and back-to-back Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka the main draw cards.
The Brisbane International kicks off on Sunday, December 29 and will run until January 5.
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