Jan 11 - Elina Svitolina was tested by China's Wang Xinyu in the Auckland Open final on Sunday but came through 6-3 7-6(6) to kick off her new season with her 19th WTA title.

The 31-year-old baseliner was not quite firing on all cylinders as she continued her preparations for the Australian Open after a lengthy break, but had enough quality and experience to get past her aggressive 24-year-old opponent.