The four year chase for Serena
The deal to bring Serena Williams to Auckland was sealed over a coffee in a New York lounge bar in August.
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Defending champion returning to ASB Classic
2016 men's ASB Classic champion Roberto Bautista-Agut will be returning to defend his title. The world No 17 backed up his Auckland
Roberto Bautista Agut crowned ASB Classic champion
Roberto Bautista Agut wins the 2016 ASB Classic title - but in a way few might have predicted.
Latest updates: ASB Classic day six
Herald tennis reporters provide the latest updates from finals day at the ASB Classic men's event.
Would you want Jack's sweaty socks?
American Jack Sock hopes to create a new post match signature moment - by throwing one of his socks into the crowd.
Tennis: Iron Man Ferrer back in semis
Auckland tennis fans will get another chance to see the man known as the "Iron Man" of tennis tomorrow.
ASB Classic Men's: Day three wrap
Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard look back on a big day three at the ASB men's Classic, with the big names, including David Ferrer and Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga "coming to the party".
Tsonga puts on a show
In just 67 minutes of court time the Frenchman already pays back a significant share of his appearance fee.
Isner wins tough in US showdown
American kicks off return to Auckland with a marathon three-set win over compatriot Sam Querrey.
Ferrer the gift that keeps on giving
Spaniard David Ferrer played his 33rd match in Auckland and won through to the second round today.
Latest updates: ASB Classic
Latest updates from day three at the ASB Classic Men's event in Auckland.
ASB Classic Men's: Day two review
Only the day session could be completed on day two at the men's ASB Classic. Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard recap the action.
Tennis: Kiwi hope Michael Venus knocked out of ASB Classic
Michael Venus couldn't repeat his heroics of 2015 at Auckland's ATP event, but again made light of a huge rankings disparity.
ASB Classic Men's: Day two updates
The day session at the ASB Classic has just been cancelled - but organisers are hopeful of completing some matches this evening.
ASB Classic behind the scenes: Jack Sock
World No 26 Jack Sock is coming off his best ever season on the tennis circuit – but says he gained a fresh perspective on the sport after his brother almost died last year. The 23-year-old American, making his second appearance in Auckland after reaching the quarter finals in 2014, explains to the Herald's Michael Burgess how his brothers' fight against a life threatening illness inspired him to new heights on the court. Sock also talks about his incredible high school record - he didn't lose a single match in four years – and his love for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. The American also discusses his close friendship with John Isner, his unusual nicknames and his hometown of Nebraska, also the birthplace of former world No1 Andy Roddick.
All Blacks join tennis stars in new video
World-champion All Blacks put their slick ball-handling skills to the test as ball boys..
Tennis: Kiwi duo's big expectations for 2016
Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell aiming to become one of the best doubles combinations in this country's history.
ASB Classic - Men: Day one review
Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard wrap an exciting day one of action in the men's half of the ASB Classic.
ASB Classic Men's: Day one updates
Latest updates from the ASB Classic men's tournament in Auckland.
Rained out tennis fans turned away
Fans who were told they could return to watch the rest of yesterday's rained out semifinal are being turned away from the ASB Classic.
ASB Classic won't be played indoors
There is a possibility the ASB Classic final may not be staged, and joint winners declared, if ominous weather predicted for the next
Wozniacki gives 'tennis lesson' with dominant win
Caroline Wozniacki was all business tonight, cantering through the second set as she broke Alexandra Dulgheru on three successive occasions to take the deciding set 6-0.
Tennis: American's career on the rise again
Stephens, who will contest today's second ASB Classic semifinal, was marked out for greatness from an early age.