We just don't know how lucky we are
COMMENT: Those who question the withdrawals don't understand professional tennis.
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Match of the year! Seed tumbles out in ASB Classic epic
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The (former) Kiwi who could win the ASB Classic
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Second seed crashes out of the ASB Classic
Second seed Fabio Fognini has crashed out of the ASB Classic in lifeless fashion.
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Rubin Statham couldn't repeat his heroics at the ASB Classic.
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Crowd favourite David Ferrer deserved so much better.
Watch: Italian star survives Classic meltdown to make quarters
The second seed Fognini showed tremendous fight - as well as his trademark emotion.
Upset central: Top seed crashes out of ASB Classic
The shocks keep coming at the ASB Classic, with top seed John Isner crashing out.
Michael Burgess: Rubin Statham's win one of the great occasions
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Venus completes superb Kiwi day at ASB Classic
Michael Venus has topped up a strong day for New Zealand at the ASB Classic.
Shock for the ages! Kiwi stuns tennis star in Classic upset
Rubin Statham has pulled off one of the greatest upsets in ASB Classic history.
Giant killer Bianca Andreescu makes a name for herself
Bianca Andreescu will never forget the ASB Classic. And Auckland will always remember her.
Return of the King: Ferrer back for last shot at ASB Classic
Auckland is one of only six farewell tournaments David Ferrer is playing this year.
Star's stunning tantrum after bizarre ASB Classic meltdown
Winning less important than avoiding injury, says Benoit Paire in astonishing interview.
Major blow for ASB Classic as another star pulls out
A third star has withdrawn from the ASB Classic, a day before his first-round match.
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Wrapping week one of the ASB Classic and looking ahead to the men's tournament.
Isner extends career by keeping cool on and off court
ASB Classic top seed John Isner is one of the world's best tennis players.
Back to back: Goerges makes history at ASB Classic
The German retained her title with a three-set victory over Bianca Andreescu.
Double trouble: Kiwi loses thriller final
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Julia Goerges steps out of football's shadow
Defending champion Julia Goerges remains fairly anonymous in her native Germany.
Denis Shapovalov keen to climb while staying grounded
One of the biggest entertainers in world tennis is back at the ASB Classic.
The ASB Classic Miracle: Giant killer claims another victim
Wozniacki, Williams, Hsieh - Canadian teen one win away from ASB Classic glory.
Kiwi through to doubles final after upsetting second seeds
Paige Hourigan is the first Kiwi in the final of a WTA doubles event since August 2014.
Big name withdraws from men's ASB Classic
The two-time Wimbledon finalist has withdrawn due to making a final in another tournament.
Why ASB Classic giant killer banned herself from social media
"You have to start somewhere. This is just my awakening moment."
Kuzmova channels windy homeland to overcome conditions
The Slovakian had to battle with the toughest conditions of the tournament.
Editorial: Tennis with charm serves Auckland well
EDITORIAL: The women's classic this week has had its usual charm.
Cameron Norrie triggers mixed emotions
The return of Cameron Norrie to Auckland will provoke mixed emotions for NZ tennis fans.