SportTears and grit as Barry’s ASB Classic dream is crushed in first-round routThe 23-year-old Kiwi wildcard went in as a $19 outsider at the TAB.06 Jan 02:53 AM
SportHow Auckland became the late-career home court for Venus WilliamsThe 45-year-old will play her 1101st WTA singles match in the city on Tuesday.05 Jan 06:00 PM
SportASB Classic day two preview: Venus, Svitolina and Kiwi wildcardNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to a big second day at the women's ASB Classic, with American icon Venus Williams, top seed Elina Svitolina and a Kiwi wildcard.Watch05 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisASB Classic: American star's double act; second seed fallsIva Jovic found herself in rare territory on the opening day of the ASB Classic.05 Jan 08:50 AM
PremiumPremiumTennis'A good decision': ASB Classic star Svitolina on mental-health breakLast time she was in Auckland she beat Caroline Wozniacki and outlasted Emma Raducanu.05 Jan 02:37 AM
TennisHow Kiwi wildcard hopes to overcome massive ranking gulf of more than 550 places04 Jan 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisASB Classic second seed on fame, bouncing back and being proud of her billionaire fatherEmma Navarro has career wins over Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka.03 Jan 04:57 AM
SportExclusive: Big name set to miss ASB ClassicThe world No 90 has been struggling with injury over the past few months.01 Jan 07:30 PM
TennisThe most bizarre moments from the tennis ‘Battle of the Sexes’Aryna Sabalenka’s match against Nick Kyrgios in Dubai threw up plenty of strange scenes.29 Dec 12:00 AM
TennisKyrgios beats world No 1 Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'Nick Kyrgios is now ranked 671 after playing six ATP matches in three seasons.28 Dec 05:45 PM
TennisTātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roofChief Executive Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Nick Hill confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch18 Dec 04:41 AM
Tennis'This needs to be done': $5m grant seals upgrade for rain-hit Auckland tennis arenaThe $5m grant completes the $15m budget for the new centre court roof.18 Dec 02:37 AM
TennisTennis legends return: Wawrinka and Monfils join wave of young stars at 2026 ASB Classic World No 9 Ben Shelton returns as top seed after a breakthrough 2025 season.16 Dec 11:02 PM
TennisASB Classic field confirmed: Star power and rising talent highlight 2026 eventThe women’s draw features 22 players ranked from world No 14 to No 92.09 Dec 11:41 PM
TennisTriple grand slam finalist to return to ASB ClassicRuud has reached three grand slam finals and a ranking of No 3 in the world.02 Dec 04:30 PM
Tennis‘It is incredible’: Three-time grand slam champion to headline ASB ClassicHe owns three grand slam titles, each won against a world No 1.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTennisThe inside story of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from 2026 ASB ClassicThe tournament director finds a way around the Japanese star's late change of plans.17 Nov 09:00 PM
TennisOsaka withdraws from ASB Classic; two top-15 players confirmedWhile the world No 16 won't play, the two players ranked above her have been confirmed.17 Nov 04:01 PM
Tennis'It's unheard of': Venus Williams to return to ASB Classic at age 45The seven-time Grand Slam champion will play in Auckland from January 5-11.04 Nov 04:00 PM
TennisLocal favourite Norrie confirms return to ASB Classic after win over world No 1Player's world ranking has rebounded from 91 to inside the top 30 after a strong comeback.29 Oct 04:01 PM
TennisTestosterone levels mean Sabalenka and Swiatek are better than me, says world No 27Marta Kostyuk said taller rivals have 'higher testosterone' levels.22 Oct 06:23 PM
Tennis'Feels like home': Top American confirms ASB Classic returnBen Shelton will be making his fourth straight appearance at Stanley St in 2026.15 Oct 03:59 PM
TennisWorld No 204 wins Shanghai Masters in family showdownThe 26-year-old was only added to the Shanghai draw a day before qualifying.12 Oct 05:13 PM
Tennis'Genuine star quality': Promising men's player named for ASB Classic returnJakub Mensik returns to Auckland, having beaten Novak Djokovic earlier this year in Miami.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisMichael BurgessASB Classic: Govt $5m moves roof from grand vision to realityFriday feels like the moment when the roof project went from a vision to a reality.03 Oct 01:26 AM
TennisBig boost for ASB Classic roof project - from vision to realityMichael Burgess explains how the Government's $5 million investment in the Manuka Doctor Arena roof development is a game changer. Video / Michael CraigWatch02 Oct 10:46 PM
TennisGame, set and match: Govt $5m nets long-awaited roof for ASB Classic centre courtThe new roof is due for completion in 2027 with Tennis Auckland co-funding.02 Oct 09:27 PM
TennisFormer national champion tennis player dies in Auckland aged 94Judith Tinnock won four tennis singles titles and was the sister of an All Black28 Sep 09:00 PM
Tennis'It doesn’t feel great': Serena Williams criticises hotel decor choiceThe tennis star questioned a New York hotel's display of a cotton plant.26 Sep 02:58 AM
TennisFormer world No 1 to return to ASB Classic, in big coup for Auckland tournament The four-time grand slam champion has risen to No 14 after impressive results.23 Sep 05:00 PM
TennisRising star and youngest player in WTA top 50 to play 2026 ASB ClassicHer presence will continue the trend of emerging global talent coming to Auckland.16 Sep 05:00 PM
