Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was the biggest casualty today during a string of upsets at the ASB Classic tennis tournament.

Top seed Maria Sharapova has advanced to the quarterfinals at the ASB Classic today, beating Renata Voracova in straight sets.

Former runner-up Elena Vesnina today exited the ASB Classic tennis tournament.

German qualifier Sabine Lisicki is relishing the prospect of going on a packed centre court at the ASB Classic.

New Zealand's last hope in the ASB Classic singles draw has been knocked out in the opening round.

New Zealand's opening singles challenge came to a predictable end yesterday, but not before a fighting effort from Sacha Jones.

ASB Classic officials will be delighted that their top seed didn't suffer a first round exit as they put up the sold out signs.

Live scoring of day one action at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

New Zealand tennis No 1 Sacha Jones is remarkably relaxed about getting another bit of rough luck in the women's Classic.

Maria Sharapova says being able to win a Grand Slam tournament this year would be the biggest feat of her career.

Russian beauty Maria Sharapova is hardly living the life of a superstar in Auckland.

Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova had to cancel her first practice because of Auckland's bad weather.

The world's highest-paid female athlete, glamorous tennis star Maria Sharapova, has arrived in Auckland for the ASB Classic.

A group is set to protest against Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer playing at the ASB Classic for a third straight year.

Tennis Auckland is confident facilities will be up to standard in time for the ASB Classic and Heineken Open next month.

Marina Erakovic is hoping next year's ASB Classic will provide the launch pad to get her tennis career back on track.