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.

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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.

The former world number one experienced pain in her right arm during her tough first-round win over Kiwi teen Jade Lewis today and was deemed unfit to continue.

Can young Kiwi Jade Lewis pull an upset when her David v Goliath battle with tennis legend Venus Williams resumes?

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.

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.

Rain is threatening Super Tuesday at the ASB Tennis centre.

New Zealand is in for a wet day with just the northern tip of the country resembling summer.

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.

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".

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

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

Not only is Serena Williams the highest paid sportswoman in the world, she can dance too.

Serena Williams has received a kind draw at the ASB Classic, while Kiwi youngster Jade Lewis will take on one of the icons of the sport in her first WTA match.

Tennis player Serena Williams is believed to be taking some time out today - exploring Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf with fiance

Serena Williams has received a kind draw at the ASB Classic, while Kiwi youngster Jade Lewis will take on one of the icons of the sport in her first WTA match.