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.

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.

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.

If you wanted to understand the impact of Serena Williams in Auckland, there was an early indication of her star power yesterday.

Caroline Wozniacki was virtually ignored by waiting media as she arrived at Auckland Airport on Friday morning.

Serena Williams has taken to Facebook to say hello to her New Zealand fans.

The presence of Serena and Venus Williams, plus Caroline Wozniacki, is some achievement for the 2017 ASB Classic.

Defending champion Sloane Stephens has joined Ana Ivanovic as a high profile late withdrawal from next week's ASB Classic.

Promising Kiwi tennis player Jade Lewis has plenty on her shoulders but doesn't seem to get fazed by much.

New Zealand's most promising player has been awarded a main draw wildcard in to next weeks' ASB Classic.

Ana Ivanovic posted on social media that she will make a major announcement on Thursday morning.

Caroline Wozniacki hopes to make history in Auckland next week - and finally get some bragging rights back over her close friend Serena Williams.

New Zealand Davis Cup players Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell have been granted wildcards into the ASB Classic.

COMMENT: The YWCA's idea of equal pay at the ASB Classic betrays a misunderstanding of current tennis economics, writes Michael Burgess.

Juan Martin Del Potro's injury withdrawal from the ASB Classic is unfortunate, but hardly unexpected.

Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed his withdrawal from the ASB Classic due to injury.