The ASB Tennis Classic at Stanley St is shaping up as the place to be, especially the women's tournament - which starts on January 4 - and features the superstar trifecta of Venus Williams, 35, Caroline Wozniacki, 25, and Ana Ivanovic, 28.
Spy can reveal style icon and 2014 ASBchamp, Ivanovic, is in for some special gifts from partners of the event.
Designer Juliette Hogan is planning a courtside, four-course degustation for the Ladies who Lunch event, at $159 a ticket.
This week she also completed a one-off dress to be gifted to Ivanovic at the lunch.
Top Auckland jeweller Naveya & Sloane will give the star a bespoke champagne diamond ring worth $20,000 to enjoy for the tournament and beyond.
Thanks to Naveya & Sloane, Moet & Chandon is giving tennis patrons the chance to win a one-off replica of the ring in a draw to be held at the end of the men's tournament the following week.
Patrons can enter the draw by buying a glass of Moet & Chandon in its lounge.
Naveya & Sloane co-founder Rachel Sloane told Spy: "It is an honour to represent one of the most iconic champagne brands in the world and showcase our design and craftsmanship at this prestigious event. The energy and elegance of Moet & Chandon has driven the inspiration behind this precious piece.
"The chosen materials reflect its iconic colours - gold and a champagne diamond. A red ruby, called 'The Secret Spark' is also set on the inside of the band, a signature mark of Naveya & Sloane."
During the event, tennis fans can expect to rub shoulders with Ivanovic, Sloane and local stylish VIPs such as netballer Kayla Cullen, Jaime Ridge, Amber Peebles and Anna Reeve.
