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
TennisElina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spotWatch09 Jan 07:17 PM
Tennis'Everybody wants to beat you': Svitolina fights back for ASB Classic survivalIn arguably the best match of the tournament so far, the top seed found a way to win.09 Jan 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTennis'Goldfish memory' helps Iva Jovic fight back into ASB Classic semi-finalsSaturday's clash will be the second WTA Tour semi-final of the teenager's career.09 Jan 06:47 AM
TennisASB Classic: Rising Filipino star's family standards and her 'big no-no' on courtThe 20-year-old world No 50 is chasing her first WTA tour final in Auckland.09 Jan 05:16 AM
TennisControversial wildcard 'should not have been granted' - Tennis KenyaAbdelkader won only three points in a 6-0, 6-0 loss in Nairobi.08 Jan 07:22 PM
TennisASB Classic: Svitolina gets 'back to the spirit of fighting' for win'I feel like we didn’t play an ideal match, but we fought today and it was a close match.'08 Jan 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportNadal on speed dial: The Filipino trailblazer lighting up the ASB ClassicAlexandra Eala, 20, is already ranked No 50 and a graduate of the Rafa Nadal academy.08 Jan 05:26 AM
TennisSports minister demands answers after fans told to hide Croatia shirts at ASB ClassicMark Mitchell is asking for answers after a fan's bad experience at the ASB Classic.08 Jan 12:46 AM
TennisASB Classic: Seeds settle as first quarter-finalists foundTwo of the tournament's top-seeded players moved on in straight sets. 07 Jan 09:02 AM
SportFrom college dream to WTA rocket: How Covid nudged Iva Jovic towards tennis stardomThe American teenager is seen as the next big thing on the WTA tour.07 Jan 03:54 AM
Tennis'Go to Kmart and buy a shirt': Fans ordered to hide Croatian colours at ASB ClassicJoseph Erceg said security told him his shirt was 'too controversial and political'.07 Jan 03:02 AM
OpinionNathan LimmChardonnay and fancy cheese: What's it like in a corporate box at the tennis?OPINION: Nathan Limm details the best and worst of the wine, food and faulty furniture.07 Jan 01:52 AM
Tennis'Never say never': Venus Williams keeps door open on future Auckland appearancesThe 45-year-old American has played only five singles matches since July.06 Jan 07:00 PM
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
SportHow chance chat led to big change of plans for Venus Williams at ASB ClassicWilliams holds 14 grand slam doubles titles, all alongside sister Serena.04 Jan 05:00 PM
TennisHow Kiwi wildcard hopes to overcome massive ranking gulf of more than 550 placesShe is the only Kiwi in the women’s singles main draw after Lulu Sun withdrew.04 Jan 05:38 AM
Tennis2026 Womens ASB Classic tournament previewNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the 2026 Women's ASB Classic and analyses the major contenders for the title. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jan 05:03 AM
TennisWhy Venus Williams is still embracing discomfort and chasing tennis joy at 45She has played only 20 matches since 2022 after major injury setbacks.04 Jan 03:52 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
