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Wide-ranging approach saved event
Heineken Open tournament director Karl Budge believes the wide-ranging recruitment approach is what saved the event this year despite a number of top players withdrawing.
Tennis: Auckland’s showcase full of surprises
Michael Burgess and Kris Shannon look back at five other unexpected names to reach the decider of Auckland's long running ATP event.
Kiwi connections big help to South African
South African Kevin Anderson has strong New Zealand connections but that didn't help his cause in three previous visits to the Heineken Open.
Tennis: Venus bring the fans to their feet
It's been a long time since a New Zealand player lost a match at the Heineken Open and walked off to a standing ovation.
Tennis: It's tough at the top for Open's last star
If Ernests Gulbis appears to have a slightly stooped appearance at times today, there might be a good reason for it.
Tennis: Controversy reigns as world No 1 pairing exit
The Bryan brothers might be the best ever doubles pairing but the sporting gods seem to frown upon them whenever they play in Auckland.
It's game, set and rap ...
Hip hop music and tennis may not be an obvious fit but try telling that to Kiwi rapper David Dallas.
Frenchman's win clouded by Paris attacks
Frenchman Adrian Mannarino got off to a winning start at the Heineken Open yesterday but says the terrorist attacks in Paris have been on his mind.
Ferrer out of Heineken Open
In another blow for the Heineken Open top seed David Ferrer has pulled out through injury.
Tennis: It’s a long shot
If Rafa Nadal decides to come to Auckland next week, it would lift the Heineken Open into a sporting stratosphere rarely seen in this country.
Top class line-up for tennis Open
The Heineken Open is famous for punching above its weight - but next month, the tournament will move into heavyweight territory.
Tennis: Big shot serves its purpose
The most destructive weapon in tennis took John Isner to a second Heineken Open title yesterday - and may carry him back to the top 10 in the world.
Michael Burgess: Aces deserve a bigger pot
Forget yachting stopovers and short form netball - it's time for local government to get serious about supporting our two annual professional tennis tournaments.
Tennis: Murray insists his back is on track
Andy Murray wrapped up his public preparations for the Australian Open by losing an exhibition match to Lleyton Hewitt in Melbourne on Friday.
Tennis: Ferrer's legacy still intact despite early exit
David Ferrer and the Heineken Open have gone together like tapas and vino tinto.
Tennis: Fed expressly wanted for Heineken Open
Roger Federer is the No 1 target of the Heineken Open - and tournament officials remain confident the Swiss legend can be lured to Auckland.