Cruise control in the women's final of the New Zealand Tennis Championships ended up taking a lot longer than first thought.

The Herald on Sunday sports team give their views on the best and worst.

Here are the four youngsters Tennis New Zealand are hoping to propel into the world's top 150.

Conceding he's one injury away from retirement, Lleyton Hewitt says the fire still burns ahead of his 18th Australian Open and a Davis Cup campaign.

Danielle Wright meets the unsung heroes of the summer tennis tournaments.

Chris Rattue looks at sporting twins, what unites them, and what separates them.

Seven players in the top 30, 19 Grand Slam titles altogether, and an alltime great in the field has Auckland women's tennis classic director Karl Budge purring with what is on offer.

A rooftop apartment complete with spa, swimming pool and sauna will provide the best seats in the house for two lucky punters heading to the tennis early next year.