Michael Venus couldn't repeat his heroics of 2015 at Auckland's ATP event, but again made light of a huge rankings disparity.

The day session at the ASB Classic has just been cancelled - but organisers are hopeful of completing some matches this evening.

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.

World-champion All Blacks put their slick ball-handling skills to the test as ball boys..

Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniell aiming to become one of the best doubles combinations in this country's history.

Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard wrap an exciting day one of action in the men's half of the ASB Classic.

Latest updates from the ASB Classic men's tournament in Auckland.

There is a possibility the ASB Classic final may not be staged, and joint winners declared, if ominous weather predicted for the next

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.

Stephens, who will contest today's second ASB Classic semifinal, was marked out for greatness from an early age.

Today Tamira Paszek will play her seventh match in seven days.

Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard cover off the day four action at the ASB Classic which decided the semi-finals for tomorrow. In one game it's Caroline Wozniacki against Sloane Stephens. In the other it's Julia Goerges against Tamira Paszek.

Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess provides regular updates from the fourth day at the ASB Classic.

Naomi Broady is into the ASB Classic third round and talks to NZ Herald about Ivanovic, local support and financial struggles.

Caroline Wozniacki has advanced to the quarter finals of the ASB Classic with a crushing 6-0 6-2 win over American Christina McHale.

Relive all the action as Michael Burgess provided regular updates from the third day at the ASB Classic.

Kiwi's tournament may be over, but there are at least positive signs for the rest of 2016.

Caroline Wozniacki talks 'rusty' perfomance at ASB Classic after struggling past world number 57 Danka Kovinic 6-4 6-4 in her first round match-up.

British outsider who defeated Ana Ivanovic says her friends back home were more interested in the fact that she had faced soccer star's girlfriend.

Marina Erakovic has progressed to the second round of the ASB Classic, after a stirring 7-6 (2) 7-6 (3) over Yulia Putintseva.

Regular updates of day two at the ASB Classic where the three big names of Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic take centre court.

Radio Sport's Matt Brown and David Mustard look to the action on Tuesday with big name stars in action and our Kiwi hope Marina Erakovic as well.

Caroline Wozniacki faced early scares in the tournament but will get some relief after Venus Williams took an early exit.

One of the top seeds at the ASB Classic has likened the on court experience to playing "in a bar", due to a new entertainment facility set up behind the court.

It's unusual for the "house full" signs to go up this early in the week, but it could happen today at the ASB Classic.