Michael Venus almost did it again.Venus was defeated by sixth seed Feliciano Lopez but it was an extraordinary effort.

South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.

Bienvenidos Senor Ferrer. Spaniard David Ferrer has been coming to Auckland so long, he must feel like a local.

Two of ASB Classic 2017's biggest names paid a visit to Ronald McDonald House in Auckland this afternoon to delight kids with a paint party.

There will be three New Zealanders in action in the ASB Classic singles this week, after Finn Tearney made local history today

Lauren Davis is the ASB Classic champion, after a clinical 6-3 6-1 victory over Ana Konjuh on Saturday.

The ASB Classic has reached a tipping point, writes Michael Burgess. Does it continue to get bigger or settle for its place in the world?

There will be two Kiwis in the main draw of the ASB Classic, with Michael Venus handed a wildcard on Saturday.

The ASB Classic has been a smash hit with most punters, despite the high-profile failure of the Williams sisters and Caroline Wozniacki to ace the field.

The ASB Classic's greatest line-up in history has turned into the greatest flop as Caroline Wozniacki crashed out of last night's quarter-finals.

Yet again, the ASB Classic reminds us of the reality of sport.

Croatian tennis star Ana Konjuh is through to the semifinals of the ASB Classic.

Former World #1 Caroline Wozniacki lost to 2016 finalist Julia Goerges, who completed one of the best comebacks in the history of the tournament.

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.

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.

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.