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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ferrer out of Heineken Open
In another blow for the Heineken Open top seed David Ferrer has pulled out through injury.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tennis: Ferrer's legacy still intact despite early exit
David Ferrer and the Heineken Open have gone together like tapas and vino tinto.