The modern day king of Stanley Street is returning to the ASB Classic for one last hurrah.

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ASB Classic tournament director Karl Budge is launching a bold bid to elevate its status.

Organisers have unveiled some real star power for next year's ASB Classic.

One of the most entertaining players on the ATP tour is returning to Auckland.

ASB Classic organisers are promising there are still more big names to come.

The ASB Classic defending champions are returning to Auckland.

One of the brightest rising stars in men's tennis is returning to Auckland this summer.

The ASB Classic has secured the return of two time champion John Isner for the 2019 event.

A new tennis event is in danger of taking potential players away from the ASB Classic.

Cool & calm under pressure, shows little emotion & plays with incredible precision.

Roberto Bautista Agut's Auckland reign goes on.

All the action from the ASB Classic final in Auckland.

Michael Burgess and Matt Brown look ahead to the ASB Classic Final between Juan Martin del Potro and Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday.

Juan Martin del Potro looks ahead to the ASB Classic Final on Saturday

The ASB Classic organisers need to put a roof on talk of getting bigger.

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess and Radio Sport commentator Matt Brown look at Jack Sock’s mysterious display at the ASB Classic. They also look at Del Potro, and what he can achieve for the rest of the week.

Michael Burgess and Matt Brown look ahead to the blockbuster game between World No13 Juan Martin del Potro and Canadian wonder kid Denis Shapovalov.

Michael Venus moves through to doubles second round after grinding past fellow Kiwi.

American regular Steve Johnson forced to work hard against rank outsider to progress.

Two more withdrawals have hit the ASB Classic.

If this is David Ferrer's last trip to Auckland, then he is going out in trademark style.

Rising star Denis Shapovalov has shown why he is such an exciting prospect.

Michael Venus fell at the first hurdle in the ASB Classic tonight.

Two of ASB Classic 2018's biggest men's names paid a visit to Ronald McDonald House.

Once again tonight, Michael Venus gets a chance to touch the void.

Such a moment has been a long time coming for Julia Goerges in Auckland.

The hottest prospect in men's tennis is about to hit Auckland.

Julia Goerges is the 2018 ASB Classic champion, beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 7-6.

Follow live updates as Caroline Wozniacki takes on Julia Goerges in the ASB Classic final.