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.

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

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

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.

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

Serena Williams will be accompanied by security guards around the clock - even when she is at her hotel - and a bigger team when she is making public appearances.

Venus Williams has spoken with delight about sister Serena's engagement, immediately after arriving at Auckland Airport on Friday.

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.