World No.24 Marie Bouzkova (CZE) and former champion Alize Cornet (FRA) headline a strong field for the 28th edition of the Hobart International in 2023, joining previously announced two-time winner Elise Mertens (BEL) and Australian Open 2020 champion Sofia Kenin (USA). Bouzkova is set to make her second visit to Hobart, having made her tournament debut in 2020. The 24-year-old Czech returns after an incredible season, which saw her ranking rise to a career-high world No.24 this month. Bouzkova’s 2022 highlights include reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals, claiming her first WTA singles title in her birth city of Prague and scoring two top-10 wins. Cornet is a fan favourite in Hobart. She made her tournament debut in 2010 and memorably captured the 2016 title. This will be the 32-year-old Frenchwoman’s seventh Hobart International appearance. The world No.36 enjoyed her best Grand Slam run yet at Australian Open 2022, eliminating former world No.1s Garbine Muguruza and Simona Hale...