TennisTennis: Upsets continue at ASB ClassicThe upsets at the ASB Classic continued on centre court this afternoon with second seed Sara Errani crashing out in a straight sets defeat.05 Jan 04:39 AM
TennisTennis: Big upset on opening dayThe opening day of the ASB Classic has seen a significant upset, with former Champion Yanina Wickmayer dumped out of the tournament in the first round.05 Jan 03:07 AM
New ZealandBig names draw crowds for tennis actionSince it began in Auckland in 1986 the ASB Classic tennis tournament has grown to become one of the most popular and anticipated events in the city for the summer.04 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisErrani hot pick to win singles and doublesSara Errani, the ASB Classic second seed and world No14, is looking to put the disappointment of an injury-affected end to 2014 behind her at the season-opening WTA tournament in Auckland.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTennis stars receive Kiwi welcomeSeven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams, ranked World No18, enjoyed a powhiri and a glimpse of Maori culture through hongi, waiata and speeches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisTennis: Powhiri scores ace with superstarWherever she goes, Venus Williams makes an impact. She draws attention and leaves special memories but yesterday, in a picturesque corner of Auckland, there was a kind of role reversal.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I think I followed the directions'It's not often Venus Williams is lost for words but she looked close to it today as she experienced a slice of Maori culture in Auckland.03 Jan 03:55 AM
TennisVenus: 'Must do a whole lot better'Venus Williams, back for another crack at New Zealand's women's tennis prize, says she intends to do "a whole lot better" at next week's ASB Classic tournament.02 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisTennis: Kyrgios, 19, confident and strongerNick Kyrgios says he's ready to carry the hopes of a nation as he looks to kick on from his spectacular 2014 season with a hot start to the Australian summer of tennis.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionScotty Stevenson: Time with the rallies at Caroline Bay courtsHe was 30-love up in the final game. The winner was taking all. The court was of the public variety, and the net sagged in the middle, blown about through spring by the winds that whipped off the grey waters of Caroline Bay.16 Dec 04:00 PM
TennisTop class line-up for tennis OpenThe Heineken Open is famous for punching above its weight - but next month, the tournament will move into heavyweight territory.03 Dec 04:00 PM
TennisTennis: Classic holds its own with extra space to fill in a lineup bursting with talentWith the full field virtually sealed ahead of January's tournament, the ASB Classic continues to hold its own against more affluent opposition.26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMax Davidson: Let's hear it for the passionate sporting wifeSo faultlessly has Mirka Federer conducted herself in the five years she has been married to the sainted Roger that her alleged fall from grace at the weekend has sent shock waves through the sporting world.19 Nov 11:26 PM
TennisFederer's wife sparks heckling rowRoger Federer's wife provoked an argument which pundits say may have contributed to the tennis star's withdrawal from ATP Tour final.18 Nov 01:47 AM
TennisCollege Sport: Travel gets table tennis whiz-kid meeting the bestFor Victor Ma, it is very much a case of have bat, will travel.11 Nov 04:00 PM