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Erakovic's ready to make deep run
New Zealand No1 Marina Erakovic is only 26, but has already clocked up more major tournaments than any other Kiwi female.
New Zealand No1 Marina Erakovic is only 26, but has already clocked up more major tournaments than any other Kiwi female.
The Australian Open has lost one of its brightest stars on day one, with former finalist Ana Ivanovic crashing to a shock first-round defeat.
Heineken Open tournament director Karl Budge believes the wide-ranging recruitment approach is what saved the event this year despite a number of top players withdrawing.
The new year has only just begun but Roger Federer is already looking forward to his end-of-season break.
Marina Erakovic believes she can break into the top 30 players in the world.
You might be hearing a whole lot more about Jiri Vesely. The Czech qualifier is the new Heineken Open champion, after beating Adrian Mannarino in a one sided-final yesterday.
Over the past two weeks, spectators, players and celebrities feasted on top-notch food and drink at the ASB Classic and Heineken Open.
The Heineken Open may have been missing some name players this week - but perhaps the most recognisable umpire in world tennis has been in Auckland.
Heineken Open finalist Adrian Mannarino has a special shot - and he can't wait to get it out of his game.
A spectator was taken to hospital suffering from dehydration as the heat soared to 43C on the centre court at yesterday's Heineken Open quarter-finals.
Lucas Pouille was meant to be on a flight out of Auckland on Tuesday night - now he finds himself in the Heineken Open semifinals.
Michael Burgess and Kris Shannon look back at five other unexpected names to reach the decider of Auckland's long running ATP event.
It's been a long time since a New Zealand player lost a match at the Heineken Open and walked off to a standing ovation.
If Ernests Gulbis appears to have a slightly stooped appearance at times today, there might be a good reason for it.
The Bryan brothers might be the best ever doubles pairing but the sporting gods seem to frown upon them whenever they play in Auckland.
Michael Venus made history at the Heineken Open last night, becoming the first New Zealander to beat an overseas player at the tournament in more than a decade.
Hip hop music and tennis may not be an obvious fit but try telling that to Kiwi rapper David Dallas.
For a few moments yesterday Rubin Statham touched the void.
Michael Venus made history at the Heineken Open last night, becoming the first New Zealander to beat an overseas player at the tournament in more than a decade.
Following the high of the weekend's dream ASB Classic tennis final between the tournament's two biggest names, there is a flat feel about this week's Heineken Open.
Wildcards Michael Venus (world No 426) and Rubin Statham (578) will be in action today, against Colombian Alejandro Gonzalez and Alejandro Falla respectively.