ASB tennis Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin has identified the top Kiwi prospects for clinching the New Zealand wildcard spot in the men's draw

A youthful lineup's been confirmed, with eight of the top 13 ranked players aged 23 or younger.

World number 27 Sebastian Baez is the third seed behind 22-year-old American Ben Shelton and defending champion Alejandro Tabilo .

Lamperin says the Kiwi wildcard playoff will be in Te Anau, with KP Pannu and Ajeet Rai the frontrunners.



The ASB Classic starts on Dec 30 with the women's event - the men start on January 6.

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