WTA CEO Steve Simon doesn't believe Serena Williams' negative comments reflect badly on the ASB Classic..

WTA boss Steve Simon has issued a challenge to ASB Classic organisers to increase its prizemoney.

COMMENT: Serena Williams is often held up as an example to budding sportspeople - but she was far from a role model on Wednesday says Michael Burgess.

OK, so the top two seeds are headed for the airport and the next jet-airliner bound for Melbourne ... but the ASB Classic continues in their absence.

ASB Classic tournament director Karl Budge is unsure if Serena Williams will return to Auckland and has gone into damage control following her shock second round exit yesterday.

COMMENT: Serena Williams took a risk coming here, a risk she didn't need to take. We should thank her for that writes Chris Rattue.

ASB Classic organisers endured the wrath of patrons for the third straight day yesterday after punters were left queuing outside the venue for more than three hours.

Serena Williams has blamed the "abhorrent" conditions in Auckland for her shock second round exit from the ASB Classic.

The upset of 2017 so far. Serena Williams has been eliminated from the ASB Classic.

Matt Brown and Dave Mustard review day two of action at the women's ASB Classic.

It will be another log jammed day at the ASB Classic on Wednesday, after the night session was abandoned for the second successive time at this tournament.

Get ready for some Danish delight. Caroline Wozniacki gave a timely reminder of her class yesterday at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Marina Erakovic's hopes of a 2017 career resurgence have taken a hit after the Kiwi No 1 was bundled out of the ASB Classic in straight sets yesterday.

Serena Williams is here, and today it certainly felt like sporting royalty was in the house.

The rain delays that marred the first day of the ASB Classic could soon be a thing of the past.

Serena Williams overcame a difficult start to defeat Frenchwoman Pauline Parmentier in the ASB Classic first round.

Caroline Wozniacki opened her 2016 campaign with a bang, with an impressive 6-3 6-0 win over American Nicole Gibbs.

Live updates of the ASB Classic in Auckland, where Serena Williams has won her first round match in straight sets.

On the surface, Jade Lewis' match with Venus Williams looks like one of the great mismatches in ASB Classic tennis history.

Caroline Wozniacki is happy to be back in New Zealand - but don't talk to her about unfinished business.

After all the build-up the start to the ASB Classic tennis tournament was a bit of damp squib yesterday.

Former world top-10 Lucie Safarova became the first player through to the ASB Classic's second round.

The amazing Serena Williams is in town for the ASB Classic - here are 14 things you need to know about one of the most famous people in the history of sport.

While much of the focus is on Serena Williams, one of the brightest prospects in women's tennis will also take her first bow in Auckland today.

The greatest sister act in the history of tennis will headline the first two days of the ASB Classic.

Julian and Ardie Savea have a wealth of All Black experience but nothing compared to the nerves they felt today.

Serena Williams has pulled out of another scheduled media appearance in Auckland today.

Tennis legend Serena Williams welcomed in the New Year with a trip to Waiheke Island, describing the destination as "gorgeous" and "just so beautiful".

The Williams sisters will step out on court together today, in a charity exhibition doubles match organised by ASB.

Game set and match: Your complete guide to the ASB Classic tennis.