Spy: Smash hit on Stanley St

Maria Tutaia and Marina Erakovic at the ASB Classic launch event. Photo / Norrie Montgomery

Tennis fans get ready - as well as a huge list of grand-slammers coming to the ASB Classic women's and men's tennis tournaments this summer, off-court hospitality will also be a smash hit at the Stanley St complex.

On Wednesday, Spy went to the star-filled season launch and learned two-time champion John Isner, 30, former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki, 25, and Ana Ivanovic, 28, will be joining the already announced Venus Williams, 35, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 30.

We understand another well-known women's tennis player is yet to be announced. That could well be Venus' sister, Serena.

Fans soaking up all the action will also have a lot to look forward to.

A new entertainment hub - dubbed The Serve - will be open for business every night, featuring some of New Zealand's hottest artists.

The most exclusive ticket during the two-week summer of tennis will feature Kiwi fashion designer Juliette Hogan who will host a "Ladies who Lunch" event on court.

Expect to see some of tennis' finest at the event, which features a four-course menu designed by Hogan.

Fans who aren't tucking into five-star service in the corporate boxes will enjoy knowing The Grill by Sean Connolly will be back in style serving fantastic fare.

Both ASB tournaments will start a week later than in previous years. The women's event runs from January 4-9 and the men's from January 11-16.