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Dream final for ASB Classic
It is the final most hoped would eventuate, with two former world No 1s and grand slam champions squaring off against each other.

Ivanovic's white line fever
A lot of tennis players have superstitions and Ana Ivanovic has one of which she's not particularly proud.

Tennis: Dream final still on cards
Two close friends and two Americans will square off in tomorrow's semifinals of the ASB Classic but most will be hoping for a dream final between two of the biggest names in women's tennis.

Murray offered Heineken Open wildcard
Andy Murray has been offered a wildcard entry to next week's Heineken Open after the world No 4 crashed out of the second round of the Qatar Open

Normal service resumes at Classic
After a day of upsets yesterday, two of the three remaining seeds at the ASB Classic cruised into the quarter-finals today, while Venus Williams survived a tough three-setter.

Top seed out of Classic
Top seed Roberta Vinci crashed out of the ASB Classic in Auckland last night bringing to five the number of seeds to exit the tournament early.

Tennis: Erakovic out of ASB Classic
Last year's beaten finalist and the fourth seed have both been knocked out by qualifiers on day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland this afternoon.

Tennis: Seventh seed departs ASB Classic
The first seed has fallen from the ASB Classic, with Mona Barthel defeated in straight sets by Yvonne Meusburger in today's opening round at Stanley St.

Couple win bird's eye view
Lucky Michael Jenks has been picked from 19,000 competition entrants to spend a week in an apartment overlooking the centre court at the Heineken Open.

High-flying treat for top tennis star
ASB Classic tournament organisers have laid on the royal treatment for glamorous tennis star Ana Ivanovic.

Tennis star dreams of victory
Tennis star Venus Williams has already won the ASB Classic - in her dreams.

Venus Williams arrives in Auckland
Tennis star Venus Williams has touched down on New Zealand soil this morning ahead of the ASB Classic in Auckland next week.

Tennis: Erakovic teams with Black as doubles draw the fans
Most eyes at next week's ASB Classic will be on Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic but the doubles draw has the pedigree to pull some attention away from the big guns.

Tennis: It's tough being in Graf's shadow, says Lisicki
Think being the local hope at the Australian Open is tough? Then spare a thought for world No15 Sabine Lisicki.

Tennis: Jones lines up for last shot at Classic
A return and a farewell rolled into one - the ASB Classic promises to be a memorable week for Sacha Jones.