Women’s tennis champ Serena William will star at the World Tennis Invitation tournament kicking off Dec. 29 in Hua Hin, Thailand.
Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka will also participate in the competition.
Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand president Suwat Lipatapanlop said Monday he is “delighted” the pair have chosen to start their 2013 campaign in Thailand, the AP reported. He added that the tournament will be “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Thai fans to watch Serena play.”
Williams will play in Thailand for the first time.
She has had a commanding year, with grand slam wins at Wimbledon and the US Open and the Olympics singles title in London.
