Ferrer and Kohlschreiber already have a Heineken Open to their credit, and both will feel at home on Stanley St's centre court.

With his leaping volleys, behind-the-back blocks and through-the-legs swats, Gael Monfils has the full bag of tricks.

The history books may eventually record the name David Ferrer as the Auckland men's tennis open's most successful player, but the pursuit of that goal isn't exactly causing the redoubtable Spaniard to lose any sleep.

New Zealand tennis wildcard Dan King-Turner's hopes have been boosted for the Heineken Open.

As Gael Monfils hits the courts this week at the Heineken Open, just about everyone will be on guard.

Agnieszka Radwanska can look like the sort of player a club player could beat with her unorthodox approach and lack of power but she proved too classy for the rest of the field at the ASB Classic.

The match will see a contrast in styles with the heavy hitting of Wickmayer against the deft touches and guile of Radwanska. The pair have played twice before, with each winning one match. Wickmayer won on hard court in 2010, Radwanska on clay in 2011.