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Tennis: Erratic Spaniard's chance to prove world ranking
He might be the world No 15 but Nicolas Almagro has plenty to prove to New Zealand tennis fans.
He might be the world No 15 but Nicolas Almagro has plenty to prove to New Zealand tennis fans.
World No 15 Nicolas Almagro has been given a wildcard entry into the Heineken Open.
Tennis Auckland is confident facilities will be up to standard in time for the ASB Classic and Heineken Open next month.
We like to think Richie McCaw has to deal with intense expectations but what about the hopes of a billion people?
A familiar feel to the Heineken Open in January, with a number of players returning to Auckland.
The unexpected entry of former world No 1 Dinara Safina into next year's ASB Classic has bolstered the highest-profile line-up.
Former world number one Dinara Safina is the latest big name player to be confirmed for the ASB tennis Classic.
A top 10 ranked player has been confirmed for January's Heineken tennis Open.
Roger Federer made short work of Andy Roddick this time, winning 6-2, 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors semifinals on Saturday in their first rematch since the epic 2009 Wimbledon final.
Kim Clijsters has upstaged world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki to capture the WTA Championship in Doha.
Maria Sharapova was named this week as the marquee player for the 2011 ASB Classic and is easily the biggest drawcard in the tournament's history.
The signing of Russian star Maria Sharapova has added glamour and grunt to New Zealand's premier women's tennis tournament.
Triple Grand Slam tennis champion Maria Sharapova will play at the ASB Classic tournament in Auckland next year. Photos / AP, NZH
Some of our young tennis players need to get their heads around the 'world famous in New Zealand' concept.