Tennis20,514 Aperol Spritz and 5000 truffle fries! ASB Classic hits record numbersOverall attendance jumped more than 19% on last year’s record crowd.21 Jan 12:08 AM
Australian OpenUkrainian player who trains under drone fire turns Australian Open loss into victoryHer father is serving in the Ukrainian military and watched from afar.20 Jan 09:37 PM
Australian OpenOsaka steals show with jellyfish inspired outfit at Aussie OpenOsaka was clutching a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and veil.20 Jan 05:21 PM
Australian OpenLulu Sun out in Australian Open first round after injury comeback faltersSun was playing her first match in more than three months after injury.20 Jan 04:02 AM
Australian OpenDjokovic hits 100th Aussie Open win as bid for 25th major begins in styleFellow title contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also won their first-round matches.19 Jan 05:35 PM
PremiumTennisBen Shelton on Australian Open hopes, Trinity Rodman support, ASB Classic exit17 Jan 08:00 PM
TennisWhy ASB Classic champion Jakub Mensik is destined for greatness in ATP careerJakub Mensik secured the second ATP title of his career with victory in Auckland.17 Jan 03:20 AM
TennisASB Classic men's final previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Jan 08:02 PM
TennisFinalist Jakub Mensik joins Nadal, del Potro in ASB Classic historyThird seed Jakub Mensik will face seventh seed Sebastian Baez on Saturday.16 Jan 07:14 AM
TennisShelton slump: Off-colour top seed falls in ASB Classic quarter-finalsIt was just Baez's third win over a top 10 rival in 21 career attempts.16 Jan 01:08 AM
TennisBen Shelton among stars facing double duty after ASB Classic rain delaysPersistent rain meant only one singles match was completed on Thursday.15 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumTennisRain, card games and '18 showers': Giron grinds into ASB Classic semisMarcos Giron spent nearly 12 hours on site as rain prolonged his quarter-final match.15 Jan 10:17 AM
New ZealandScott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.Watch15 Jan 02:28 AM
TennisAmateur stuns world's best to win $1m in MelbourneTop seeds like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek were knocked out early.14 Jan 08:32 PM
Australian OpenAussie Open hopeful celebrates too early before losing qualifierThe chair umpire told him the super tiebreak was first to 10, not seven.14 Jan 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumTennis'That’s tennis': Cam Norrie accepts tough defeat at ASB Classic, despite having match pointGiovanni Mpetshi Perricard blasted 25 aces and hit a 222km/h second serve.14 Jan 08:28 AM
TennisHow an early start gave top-seed Ben Shelton an edge at the ASB ClassicShelton requested the rare 11.30am slot to avoid Auckland’s tricky sun.14 Jan 02:32 AM
TennisASB Classic: Top seed Ben Shelton makes confident startTop seed Ben Shelton makes confident start to his Auckland campaign.Watch14 Jan 01:12 AM
Tennis'The love I had was amazing': Monfils exits ASB Classic after Marozsan thrillerIt was Monfils' final ASB Classic match, ending a journey that began in 2007.13 Jan 07:52 AM
TennisThe biggest serve in ATP history? ASB Classic contender's lofty goalThe 2.03m Frenchman blasted 22 aces past Roberto Bautista-Agut on Tuesday.13 Jan 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisShelton targets Sinner and Alcaraz as he bids to close grand slam gapThe 23-year-old cracked the world's top five in 2025 and won his first ATP 1000 title.13 Jan 12:44 AM
TennisASB Classic; Defending champion Gael Monfils on his title defenceDefending champion Gael Monfils on his Auckland preparation, retirement and why he is playing without pressure.Watch12 Jan 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumTennis'I'm not defending anything': Why Gael Monfils is taking different approach to ASB ClassicMonfils became the oldest ATP title winner since 1977 with last year's Classic win.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTennisKiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB ClassicRanked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.12 Jan 04:43 AM
TennisWeather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic returnThe world No 12 was last at the ASB Classic in 2023, when bad weather forced play indoors.12 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportASB Classic winner reveals special message before completing rare featElina Svitolina and husband Gael Monfils claim a rare title in the same city.12 Jan 01:00 AM
TennisFrom ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters mostThe world No 28 Norrie opens the night session on Monday against Hugo Gaston.11 Jan 05:00 PM
TennisMission complete as Elina Svitolina wins women's ASB Classic titleIt was the perfect end to her comeback, after being off the WTA tour since last September.11 Jan 06:26 AM
Tennis'I went out with a fight': Rising Filipino star reflects on ASB Classic run and local support'It really made the week. It’s different when you have a lot of support on your back.'11 Jan 03:43 AM
SportASB Classic: Semi-final heartbreak for Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina on course for titleNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess wraps up an epic semi finals day at the women's ASB Classic and looks ahead to the final. Video / Michael BurgessWatch10 Jan 09:35 PM
TennisWhy ASB Classic final spot 'means the world' to Elina SvitolinaSvitolina returned to the WTA tour in Auckland after taking time away in September.10 Jan 07:42 PM
