Gilles Simon is not going to Brisbane

Frenchman Gilles Simon was a surprise omission form the final entries announced on Thursday.
But Ayles said he was holding a wildcard for the world No.15, battling a recent knee injury.

"Gilles has a pretty significant knee injury so he has decided not to enter for Brisbane," explained Ayles.

"But if his knee recovers, he may well request a wildcard, so he may still play the event."