Excitement continues to build ahead of the third edition of the all-female WTA event, and what was already a strong field has been bolstered by the addition of four more talented players, with Garcia, Vondrousova and Krueger awarded wildcards for the main draw, while Sonobe earns a wildcard for the qualifiers.
French star Garcia, 31, has won 11 WTA Tour singles titles and is a two-time major champion in doubles after winning the French Open in and , alongside compatriot Kristina Mladenovic. In the season, she reached the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, demonstrating her consistency at high-level tournaments.
Czech Vondrousova, 25, secured her first Grand Slam in when she defeated Ons Jabeur in the Wimbledon final, making history by becoming the first unseeded female to claim the title. She also won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics after losing to Belinda Bencic in three sets. American rising star Krueger, 20, has made significant strides in her career in the last 12 months.
Krueger also reached the third round of the US Open, highlighting her ability to challenge top players on her day.
Garcia, Krueger and Sonobe will all be returning to Abu Dhabi having competed in the competition. Garcia faced a challenging first-round match against Sorana Cirstea, where she was edged out in a three-set battle, while Krueger lost at the hands of eventual runner-up, Daria Kasatkina. Sonobe, meanwhile, was beaten in straight sets by Bernarda Pera. Their return to Abu Dhabi sets the stage for compelling narratives and high-quality tennis. Elena Rybakina will defend her title, while Bencic plays in Abu Dhabi for the first time since winning the inaugural event in Beyond world-class tennis, the event promises an enhanced spectator experience with the largest-ever Mubadala Tennis Village, spanning 15, sqm.
