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Wozniacki supporters loud and proud
Tournament top seed and world No8 Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed the support of some familiar fans at the ASB Classic on Wednesday night.
Tennis: It’s a long shot
If Rafa Nadal decides to come to Auckland next week, it would lift the Heineken Open into a sporting stratosphere rarely seen in this country.
Tennis: Beaten but not bowed - Erakovic still upbeat after loss
Marina Erakovic is out of her home-town tournament but will head into the Australian swing with a positive outlook.
Sports legends at the tennis
Two of our most successful sports names from oval-ball codes were transformed into everyday fans yesterday - in awe of two global tennis superstars.
Tennis: Stosur told to get mental help after choking again
Get professional help now. That was the sobering message from leading sport psychologist Jeff Bond to Sam Stosur after yet another home-court meltdown, this time at the Brisbane International.
Tennis: Fans humble Williams with hero's welcome
Venus Williams loves playing in Auckland - and the feeling is certainly mutual.
Tennis: America's new superwomen
Venus Williams will take the court today in Auckland - but her countrywomen have already set the standard at the tournament.
Tennis: Keeping cool on Day One
Panama hats and jugs full of drinking water and peanut butter ice cream were the hits of the day for the first round of top women's tennis tournament the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Tennis: Upsets continue at ASB Classic
The upsets at the ASB Classic continued on centre court this afternoon with second seed Sara Errani crashing out in a straight sets defeat.
Errani hot pick to win singles and doubles
Sara Errani, the ASB Classic second seed and world No14, is looking to put the disappointment of an injury-affected end to 2014 behind her at the season-opening WTA tournament in Auckland.
Tennis: Powhiri scores ace with superstar
Wherever she goes, Venus Williams makes an impact. She draws attention and leaves special memories but yesterday, in a picturesque corner of Auckland, there was a kind of role reversal.
Tennis stars receive Kiwi welcome
Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams, ranked World No18, enjoyed a powhiri and a glimpse of Maori culture through hongi, waiata and speeches.
'I think I followed the directions'
It's not often Venus Williams is lost for words but she looked close to it today as she experienced a slice of Maori culture in Auckland.
Venus: 'Must do a whole lot better'
Venus Williams, back for another crack at New Zealand's women's tennis prize, says she intends to do "a whole lot better" at next week's ASB Classic tournament.